Definition of accordinglynext
as in therefore
for this or that reason the application deadline was yesterday; accordingly, only applications mailed before midnight can be considered

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Recent Examples of accordingly Some of these cards can cost nearly $1,000—but are marketed as being worth thousands more in perks, only if the cardholder remembers to use it accordingly. Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026 Testing showed that the French Roast Low Acid coffee contained half the caffeine of a regular blend, but it was not labeled accordingly, the suit claims. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026 With sunshine returning, temperatures will respond accordingly, reaching the mid to upper 50s for highs. Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026 Remove any detachable pieces and place them in a clear plastic bag labeled accordingly. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accordingly
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  • To avoid straining, and therefore hemorrhoids, people can prop their feet up on stools or even stacks of old magazines to create more of a squatting position than sitting on toilets typically creates, Qureshi said.
    Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
  • This can be challenging since the warning signs can be subtle and therefore easy to dismiss.
    Bryan T. Kelly, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Gas surges to highest level since 2022 As the cost of crude climbs, so do the prices of gasoline and other fuel that keep equipment, cars, buses, delivery trucks and airplanes running.
    Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
  • The New York Knicks emphatically did so with a scoreline that should be reserved for horror movies.
    Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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  • And that state budget would presumably include $150 million to rebuild Hillsborough College, thus paving the way for the new stadium and mixed-use development on the current campus site.
    John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
  • For example, eating wholegrain or whole wheat breads will give you more fiber, and thus are more nutritious, when compared to types of bread that have very little fiber or nutrients.
    Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
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  • Areas of the home that need to be functional first don’t have to consequently lose all their aesthetic value.
    Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Identifying the influencing forces that affect consumer decisions is a key issue in anticipating preferences and consequently programming products and services that comply with earlier choices.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026

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“Accordingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accordingly. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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