effectually

adverb

Definition of effectuallynext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectually
  1. effectively
  2. neatly
  3. efficiently
Adverb
  • Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.
    — Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Napier’s fate was effectively sealed in 2025 when defensive tackle Brendan Bett was penalized and ejected for spitting on a USF player, igniting the Bulls’ game-winning drive.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of effectively
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  • Twin wood-burning ovens at the heart of the restaurant neatly showcase this vision.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
  • And those two signings fit neatly alongside the other additions from this summer, particularly given they are already established in the Premier League.
    — David Ornstein, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of neatly
Adverb
  • The process is still largely done by hand because machines have not been developed that can efficiently remove the delicate threads without damaging the product.
    — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • People moving efficiently through space, eyes down, earbuds in, interacting with screens instead of humans.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of efficiently

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“Effectually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effectually. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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