1
as in effortlessly
without difficulty
a skater who easily executes even the most difficult jumps
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2
as in certainly
without any question
we easily have enough people to get the project under way
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Recent Examples of easily
For Saudi Arabia — a kingdom that has made sport an economic pillar and is gearing up to host the 2034 World Cup — a few groggy mornings are easily absorbed.
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Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 18 June 2026
Hurst said Amazon replaced bottled water with filtration systems on islands where plastic waste could not easily be recycled.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Landscaping that touches your home can act as a bridge for ants to avoid any ground-level barriers used for pest control and to easily access your home.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
For a bona fide jewelry collector, these are easily a grail that will never be replicated.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
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Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 18 June 2026
Hurst said Amazon replaced bottled water with filtration systems on islands where plastic waste could not easily be recycled.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Landscaping that touches your home can act as a bridge for ants to avoid any ground-level barriers used for pest control and to easily access your home.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
For a bona fide jewelry collector, these are easily a grail that will never be replicated.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for easily
Adverb
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This styling approach will earn you major points for overall outfit cohesion while creating a bold look that still feels effortlessly understated.—
Jennifer Hussein,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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The best Beats Pill to date, the 2024 edition delivers high-quality wireless sound (and wired), incredible 24-hour battery life and pairs effortlessly for iPhone users.—
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
Adverb
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That’s certainly fascinating to watch in the world today.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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However, the familial drives of men are something seldom acknowledged by society more broadly, Lewis says, and certainly not to the same degree that women's are.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Adverb
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The bias cut drapes smoothly, and the mocha dot print (my favorite option) adds a subtle statement without feeling too loud.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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But these conservation efforts, including a successful campaign to ban the use of dynamite in fishing, didn't always go smoothly.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
21 June 2026
Adverb
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Aidan Lee, 23, who is of Mexican and South Korean descent, definitely stuck out in his red South Korea jersey.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Yeah, the shape was definitely interesting—almost a new take on the low-profile sneaker, which has been sending everyone into a tizzy.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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The memory foam layers adjust to your sleep position, which makes falling asleep easy.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
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Thyme is an easy-growing, evergreen Mediterranean shrub that is generally low maintenance, thriving in sun conditions.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
Adverb
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And yet, the most gruesome naval battle in Westerosi history surely would have thrilled as a season finale.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Some of these Bay Area Shakira supporters had surely seen this show before, back when the Colombian pop star entertained some 33,000 music lovers on a chilly June night at Oracle Park in San Francisco in 2025.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Adverb
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The most readily available funds are the roughly $12 billion sitting in Qatar, noted Gregory Brew, senior Iran and energy analyst at Eurasia Group.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Consumers face a constant threat of high inflation, readily exacerbated by external shocks such as the Iran war, triggering a demand for safe currency stores.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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Well, the two came face-to-face at City Hall to conclude the team's championship parade, and there sure appeared to be some tension on stage.—
Ryan Morik OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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So sure, stuff hits the cutting room floor.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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“Easily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easily. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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