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as in straight
in a direct line or course
we went directly to the site without stopping to pick up extra supplies
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2
as in openly
in an honest and direct manner
the instructor deals with her art students very directly, always telling them the plain truth
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as in accurately
in the same words
quoted directly from the encyclopedia
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as in immediately
without delay
in case of a medical emergency, do not try to contact your doctor but instead go directly to the hospital
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as in shortly
at or within a short time
dinner should be ready directly
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Recent Examples of directly
Trump paused a raft of even higher tariffs on dozens of countries for 90 days to allow time for countries to petition his Administration directly for relief.
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Brian Bennett, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
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—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Louisiana's nine detention centers, eight of which are privately operated, include the only ICE facility in the country directly connected to an airport, thus streamlining mass deportations across the state.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Lindsey Reese, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Brian Bennett, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
In Transit Bronzing Serum by This Works: A lightweight formula for both the face and body, this bronzing serum is designed to be applied directly to bare skin or mixed with a daily moisturizer for a customizable, blendable glow.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Sign up here to receive Full Time directly in your inbox.
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Louisiana's nine detention centers, eight of which are privately operated, include the only ICE facility in the country directly connected to an airport, thus streamlining mass deportations across the state.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Lindsey Reese, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directly
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Instead of squirting the spray straight back—which can exacerbate nose bleeds—spray it toward the ear, or laterally on each side.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
2 May 2025
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Beckham drove straight to Manchester and stayed by her bedside for hours, holding her hand and reminiscing about his years at the club.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Jake Locker, drafted by Mike Reinfeldt in 2011, couldn’t stay healthy or throw accurately.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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But the full implications of those cuts for the nation’s ability to accurately interpret dynamic changes in the planet’s weather and to predict long-term warming scenarios through its modeling arm in Princeton have not.—
Abrahm Lustgarten,
ProPublica,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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The North Carolina State Highway Patrol did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for information on Sunday, April 27.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The crash occurred shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday at the Sunrise Presbyterian Church on Sullivan's Island, a beach town just outside of Charleston, police said.—
Matt Foster,
ABC News,
1 May 2025
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Next month Saks will close its San Francisco flagship store in Union Square and two Saks Fifth Avenue and 13 Saks Off 5th stores in Canada will close shortly as part of the Hudson’s Bay Company liquidation following its bankruptcy.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Don't Force The Merge: The Business Case For Disagreement CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In the 19th and early 20th centuries, classically minded visitors to Rome looked right past his paintings.—
Jason Farago,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Replacing what Tocchet brought in Vancouver won’t be easy, and Canucks management is very much in the early stages of a process to identify a new bench boss that the club sincerely believed wouldn’t be required this summer.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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It could be interpreted as either sincerely thanking or trolling Dallas general manager Nico Harrison, who made the trade with Rob Pelinka that brought Luka to L.A. and changed the trajectory of the Lakers.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2025
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That delicate approach was exactly how the Blue Jays planned to pitch Judge ahead of the series.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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So, what exactly will the team’s football brand be?—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2025
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The no-cook meal combines a few of our favorite things—classic protein salads, fresh produce, and a few pickled components—into one treasured tradition that can instantly turn a miserably hot day into a cause for celebration.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Its weightless, almost soufflé-like texture sinks instantly—revealing a natural glow.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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“Directly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directly. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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