EFFECTUALLY Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

effectually

adverb

Definition of effectually

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. — 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

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For one, the company cited the quicker-than-expected Suez resumption as the biggest risk to carriers’ rate recovery attempts, since shorter transits effectively add more capacity to the Asia-Europe trade lane.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Supernovas occur when massive stars run out of fuel for nuclear fusion, effectively ending their lives.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of effectively

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What makes the guest list truly striking is its refusal to stay neatly within the lines of traditional fashion.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Although System of a Down is often grouped with the nu metal bands that dominated heavy music at the time, including Korn and Limp Bizkit, Malakian never saw the band as fitting neatly into any genre.

— Alex Distefano, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

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Manufacturers must produce hardware faster, ground crews must prepare missions in parallel, and reusable boosters must return to service efficiently.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
According to Karlidag, drying similar fabrics together usually helps the load dry more evenly and efficiently.

— Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026

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