as in effectively
in an effective manner
Her essay effectually communicates the need for new infrastructure. Their vacation was effectually ruined by the storm.
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Recent Examples of effectually
Providing valuable insights to clients effectually integrates innovations which foster efficiency, competitiveness and growth in this era characterized by digital globalization.
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Debbi Compton, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2023
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
But allocate no money that will effectually perpetuate indolence.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2021
These efforts helped the GOP win back Congress and effectually block much of Obama’s agenda for the rest of his presidency.
—Natalie Shure, The New Republic, 12 Apr. 2021
The trick was to get T cells to recognize and respond to cancers both more selectively and more effectually.
—Siddhartha Mukherjee, The New Yorker, 15 July 2019
Lynchings of black people effectually was enough to keep black people, who did outnumber their oppressors, in their place.
—Tiffany Capers - Contributing Columnist, Observer Editorial Board, charlotteobserver, 18 May 2018
By developing on Google’s open technology, the company effectually gains free development.
—Scott Loganbill, WIRED, 9 July 2008
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectually
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Like the leaves, the roots need oxygen so too much water around them will effectively drown them.—
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For many investors looking to capitalize on this opportunity, though, the burning question isn't whether to buy silver — but rather how to do it cost-effectively.—
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Designed with a flat pocket, zip pocket, and even a key holder, this crossbody keeps all your travel necessities neatly organized without sacrificing elegance.—
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Use the 60-liter bags to neatly stow anything from bedding and off-season clothes to toys and bath linens.—
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Pairing your vitamin D with foods that contain certain nutrients–including healthy fats, magnesium, and zinc–can help your body absorb it more efficiently.—
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By reshaping the plastic at extremely high temperatures, the researchers turned waste into materials that can generate electricity efficiently and repeatedly.—
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“Effectually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effectually. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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