as in smoothly
without difficulty
fluently negotiates even the most challenging slalom courses
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Recent Examples of fluently
Guides know which neighborhoods to avoid, speak the language fluently in places where a barrier could leave you vulnerable, and signal to potential threats that you’re already accompanied — a real factor in destinations like Colombia, where a guide is essential for both safety and navigation.
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Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
The cosmopolitan nature of UAE society means Arabic has ceded ground in daily life, to the point where even some Arab children don’t speak it fluently.
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Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
Robinson, meanwhile, delivered Leo a Chicago flag pin and remarked on how the pope was fluently hyperlocal, name-checking the Catholic school Robinson attended, Mount Carmel, even specific city streets such as Kedzie, Augusta and Damen.
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Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
The policy acknowledges that future lawyers will need to use artificial intelligence fluently.
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Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Efira and Okamoto would each spend parts of the film speaking in the other woman’s language – not fluently, but intelligibly enough to perform.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2026
In Paris, Safonov started learning French and already speaks the language fluently.
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Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
English is taught as a second language in schools early on, so nearly every Icelander speaks it fluently.
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Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
In Iceland, English is taught as a second language in schools early on, so nearly every Icelander speaks it fluently.
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Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
The cosmopolitan nature of UAE society means Arabic has ceded ground in daily life, to the point where even some Arab children don’t speak it fluently.
—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
Robinson, meanwhile, delivered Leo a Chicago flag pin and remarked on how the pope was fluently hyperlocal, name-checking the Catholic school Robinson attended, Mount Carmel, even specific city streets such as Kedzie, Augusta and Damen.
—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
The policy acknowledges that future lawyers will need to use artificial intelligence fluently.
—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Efira and Okamoto would each spend parts of the film speaking in the other woman’s language – not fluently, but intelligibly enough to perform.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2026
In Paris, Safonov started learning French and already speaks the language fluently.
—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
English is taught as a second language in schools early on, so nearly every Icelander speaks it fluently.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
In Iceland, English is taught as a second language in schools early on, so nearly every Icelander speaks it fluently.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluently
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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.
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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.
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With a V-neck and button-up front, this top transitions easily from the office to off-duty plans.
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With two minutes to play in stoppage time, Mexico easily cleared a corner kick from South Korea to keep the Red Devils at bay.
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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.
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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.
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Protecting customers starts with managing infrastructure efficiently and delivering the investments already underway.
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At that level, air density has dropped by close to 40 percent, which wreaks havoc on an internal combustion engine, which needs oxygen to operate efficiently.
Adverb
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Apps designed for trust make leaving easy.
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Blank walls can feel intimidating, but Rhea says this set of three framed prints makes decorating easy.
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What about a legal right for AIs to freely access the public internet (the right to information); or a legal right for AIs to interact with other AIs (the right to associate); or a legal right to some minimum amount of computing power (the right to necessary resources)?
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As for their hairstyles, while Lady Eliza chose to let her hair flow freely over her shoulders, her sister Amelia opted for an extremely elegant low ponytail.
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“Fluently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluently. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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