as in efficiently
in an effective manner
She used a visual aid to effectively communicate her point.
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Recent Examples of effectively
Prior to leaving office, Biden also advanced a separate tobacco regulation, one that would set maximum nicotine levels for combustible cigarettes and effectively ban all cigarettes currently available in the United States.
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Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Jan. 2025
The directive effectively banned the display of LGBTQ+ pride or Black Lives Matter flags, which had been permitted under the Biden administration.
—Annie Ma, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
After multiple rounds, the result is a succinct proof that effectively vouches for the correctness of all included subproofs.
—Ayush Gupta, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Many people are fearful or uncertain about what this new technology will mean for their own future, so managing change effectively becomes central to empowering people to be their most productive, innovative and forward-thinking selves.
—Chris Williams, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Jan. 2025
The directive effectively banned the display of LGBTQ+ pride or Black Lives Matter flags, which had been permitted under the Biden administration.
—Annie Ma, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
After multiple rounds, the result is a succinct proof that effectively vouches for the correctness of all included subproofs.
—Ayush Gupta, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Many people are fearful or uncertain about what this new technology will mean for their own future, so managing change effectively becomes central to empowering people to be their most productive, innovative and forward-thinking selves.
—Chris Williams, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectively
Adverb
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Instead, Trump said states better understand community needs and can more efficiently direct aid.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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This proliferation, however, creates a problem: How can a network efficiently confirm the correctness of thousands—or even millions—of proofs without burdening participants with massive computational and storage requirements?—
Ayush Gupta,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Kennedy has for years questioned vaccines and spread misinformation about them, ignoring broad scientific consensus about their safety and efficacy to argue that they have not been adequately studied.—
Jamie Ducharme,
TIME,
29 Jan. 2025
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By upgrading the recall status, the agency seeks to ensure that consumers are adequately informed and aware of the potential health risks, thereby promoting proactive measures to avert potential health impacts.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
28 Jan. 2025
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Providing valuable insights to clients effectually integrates innovations which foster efficiency, competitiveness and growth in this era characterized by digital globalization.—
Debbi Compton,
USA TODAY,
22 Aug. 2023
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In the past China, was viewed as an attractive labor market which could cost effectually do manual assembly of all parts sourced globally.—
Cindy Gordon,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2021
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“Effectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effectively. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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