as in therefore
for this or that reason
the application deadline was yesterday; accordingly, only applications mailed before midnight can be considered
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Recent Examples of accordingly
The Servicemen's Readjustment Act, better known as the GI Bill, was the next major effort to spread homeownership and accordingly expand Americans’ stake in democracy.
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Made By History, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
Director Kevin Lima dials up the wackiness, and Close follows accordingly, mugging and screeching as Cruella is outwitted by various bumbling dogs and eventually defeated by being baked into a giant cake, somehow.
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—Josh Bell, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
Travelers need to be prepared for periodic closures and plan accordingly for potential lengthy stops and heavy delays over the next few days, local agencies said.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
While other marketers focused on engagement rate and follower count, Johnson emphasizes the long-term value of a creator’s likeness, arguing that creators should be compensated accordingly.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Made By History, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
Director Kevin Lima dials up the wackiness, and Close follows accordingly, mugging and screeching as Cruella is outwitted by various bumbling dogs and eventually defeated by being baked into a giant cake, somehow.
23.
—Josh Bell, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
Travelers need to be prepared for periodic closures and plan accordingly for potential lengthy stops and heavy delays over the next few days, local agencies said.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
While other marketers focused on engagement rate and follower count, Johnson emphasizes the long-term value of a creator’s likeness, arguing that creators should be compensated accordingly.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accordingly
Adverb
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But the judge seemed stunned by this claim since all deportees were still in U.S. custody and, therefore, still subject to U.S. court orders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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But executives were also reluctant to take bold actions — such as banning certain accounts or shutting down some discussions — that might reduce Twitter’s user base and therefore negatively affect the business, according to Miley.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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That’s what’s so ironic about the relationship between these two men.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2025
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The tradeoff is a bit childish, sure, but Harry is also so ubiquitous that just about everyone knows one.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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So restricted in scope as to be nearly worthless and thus is rarely utilized.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Always, the most tragic stories can be traced to the Indian boarding school system—an extension of the Great American Land Grab and thus a tool of genocide.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The most effective solutions, Watkins said, are physical changes, including solid vertical barriers, that make speeding, and consequently hitting pedestrian and cyclists, much harder for drivers.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Mar. 2025
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While Latinas drive growth in the labor force, many earn low wages and, consequently, struggle in other ways.—
Noreen Sugrue,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Accordingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accordingly. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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