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Recent Examples of efficiently
Those that improve outcomes efficiently will have an advantage in attracting businesses, supporting job growth and improving quality of life.
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Chris Brandt, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
Where the Stars are scoring more than efficiently is on the power play.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
This investment expands the production of the Bushmaster, supports jobs, boosts sovereign capacity and enhances Australian manufacturing capabilities, standing ready to efficiently meet international demand.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Proper airflow allows your system to cool your home evenly and efficiently.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
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Chris Brandt, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
Where the Stars are scoring more than efficiently is on the power play.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
This investment expands the production of the Bushmaster, supports jobs, boosts sovereign capacity and enhances Australian manufacturing capabilities, standing ready to efficiently meet international demand.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Proper airflow allows your system to cool your home evenly and efficiently.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficiently
Adverb
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Outlays old and new need to be justified and competently managed.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Outlays old and new need to be justified and competently managed.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Athletic departments that skillfully use data will be able to bridge some, but not all, of the financial gap separating them from opponents, Sabin said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Apr. 2026
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Flashbacks are deployed as more than mere framing devices, since the past plays an active, exciting role in the town’s present, and there’s an extended drug trip that skillfully manipulates lapsed time through recurring blackouts to keep you on the edge of your seat.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Through the band members’ stories, Méndez guides readers expertly through a historical landscape that may be unfamiliar to them and examines thought-provoking ideas about art and protest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Carlsson and Terry transported the puck expertly through the neutral zone, opening up the entire right wing for Kreider.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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As Harry, Northeast Minneapolis product Nick Dillenburg ably captures a man who worries his best days are behind him, while Ryan Hallahan brings a wise and wary air to Draco.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
30 Apr. 2026
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After all, Denver has all five starters back from last year, is paying all of them handsomely and has built a developmental group in Palczewski, Crum and Forsyth behind that have all stepped into games ably.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The idea to create these pieces, which deftly straddle the world of art and fashion, came from a sketch that founder Erin Saluti made more than a decade ago—her dream purse, made from a block of wood.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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Gray served in a variety of consequential positions over the years and wielded influence deftly to the benefit of the community, said Dick Batchelor, who represented Central Florida in the Legislature from 1974 to 1982 and regarded Gray as a sage confidant.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Jenny Connell Davis’ adroitly constructed one-act play weaves together significant challenges for four women across seven decades.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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Leo’s visit, in December, to Lebanon, which is home to one of the world’s oldest Christian communities, dating back to the time of the apostles Peter and Paul, now looks adroitly timed.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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This layer cake masterfully balances salty and sweet.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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The Doll Factory masterfully transforms the excellent best-selling novel into a gripping and darkly beautiful series.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Most elementary grades’ reading levels stayed the same from the prior year, with approximately 65% to 69% of students reading proficiently.—
Shawn Datchuk,
The Conversation,
23 Apr. 2026
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There are two elements to DeLauter’s swing, Fink said, that make something that looks so unorthodox work so proficiently.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Efficiently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficiently. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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