1
as in rather
by choice or preference
she would readily give up piano lessons for a season ticket at her local ski area
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as in easily
without difficulty
always gives directions that are readily understood
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Recent Examples of readily
The PowerPC-to-Intel switch came because Apple was unhappy with its current chips and because a better, more viable option was readily available.
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ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
While many animals aren't interested in alcoholic beverages, some will readily drink them if given the opportunity, which can spell danger for your pet.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
Investors have so far readily absorbed the supply.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
Some guests are familiar with the ceremony, readily joining in the Pledge of Allegiance and national anthem.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 14 June 2026
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ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
While many animals aren't interested in alcoholic beverages, some will readily drink them if given the opportunity, which can spell danger for your pet.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
Investors have so far readily absorbed the supply.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
Some guests are familiar with the ceremony, readily joining in the Pledge of Allegiance and national anthem.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readily
Adverb
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The menu at Ardys’ food truck is rather sparse compared to its restaurant in Philippine Cultural Center, but the truck could arguably sell just one item and still do just fine.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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In bacteria, transcription factors are rather like keys that fit the locks of unique binding sites on DNA.—
Philip Ball,
Quanta Magazine,
18 June 2026
Adverb
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With a V-neck and button-up front, this top transitions easily from the office to off-duty plans.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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If CosRx can convince people to willingly slather snail mucin on their faces, trusting the brand with hair care is a pretty easy next step.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 June 2026
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Hart willingly did the dirty work, snatching up rebounds rather than points.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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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Greenberg said his near-term plan for the building is to try to lease it out, preferably to a single tenant.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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Seek shelter promptly in a safe location, preferably indoors.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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Whoever is asleep at the switch needs to be replaced for the law to stand a chance of being effective and for the buying process to flow smoothly, without unfair maneuverings.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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According to the researchers, the catalyst weakens excessive bonding between iron sites and hydroxyl intermediates, allowing the reaction to proceed more smoothly and reducing one of the major bottlenecks in zinc-air battery operation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 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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Bring it to a summer barbecue and be prepared to field a lot of requests for your recipe; put your own spin on it and share it freely, just like my mom (and Fannie Flagg herself) does.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Axios reported last month that the first stage of the deal would be a 60-day Memorandum of Understanding that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow Iran to sell oil freely.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
14 June 2026
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“Readily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readily. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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