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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
Called the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, the fund is designed to track the price of bitcoin and offer a simpler way for investors to gain exposure without holding the asset directly.
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 4 June 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson, who has spearheaded the bill’s passage, tried to stem the fallout by reaching out to Musk directly.
—Nik Popli, Time, 4 June 2025
The Daily News and our colleagues in the press have been asking lots of questions and getting some answers which have been published, but voters deserve to hear directly from the men and women who would be mayor for the next four years.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 June 2025
The president recognizes them as engines of regional prosperity whose success directly benefits American industry.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, semafor.com, 4 June 2025
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 4 June 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson, who has spearheaded the bill’s passage, tried to stem the fallout by reaching out to Musk directly.
—Nik Popli, Time, 4 June 2025
The Daily News and our colleagues in the press have been asking lots of questions and getting some answers which have been published, but voters deserve to hear directly from the men and women who would be mayor for the next four years.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 June 2025
The president recognizes them as engines of regional prosperity whose success directly benefits American industry.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, semafor.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directly
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Point Loma has won five consecutive home games, while Legacy has won five straight on the road.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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The setbacks do not cut straight across but curl upward, not unlike the façade treatment of the building a dozen blocks to the south called the Spiral.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
6 June 2025
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The spatial sound technology accurately replicates the acoustic environment of a professional studio using headphones, empowering creators to produce studio-quality mixes in any location.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has said that Khalil failed to accurately complete his application for his green card and that this could be a reason for permanent resident status being revoked.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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When Crosby was finally ready to go, Tsamis signed him and immediately put him into a pressure situation.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Fraser might’ve noticed immediately that the bags simply weren’t following behind the guests and the captain.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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Teel was scratched from Charlotte’s lineup shortly before first pitch Thursday night, the move appearing to signal his imminent promotion.—
Keith Law,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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On Friday, May 3, 1337, Anglican priest John Forde began a walk along downtown London’s Cheapside street after vespers (evening prayers) shortly before sunset.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
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Specifically, leadership effectiveness showed significant relationships with key metrics, including: CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.—
Joseph Folkman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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And this affected the plants, the animals, all of the life in this area, which luckily this cave is sort of right at a crossroads of these intersecting changes.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
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Democrats may sincerely believe curbing gas and coal production is essential to fighting climate change.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
2 June 2025
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June sincerely forgives her, which comes as a relief to a woman who’s gone through a significant evolution throughout The Handmaid’s Tale.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
27 May 2025
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Lee’s victory comes exactly six months after the country’s previous leader declared martial law and plunged the nation into chaos.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Meanwhile, ideal clients gather around content creators in your niche, hunting for insights exactly like yours.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Harmon’s move came against the backdrop of the former Illinois House speaker’s upcoming sentencing for corruption and abuse of power and almost instantly created a bipartisan legislative controversy that resulted in the bill never getting called for a vote.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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But Alcaraz was not to be denied this time, breaking back instantly to ensure the Italian lost a grand slam set for the first time since the fourth round of the Australian Open five months ago.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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“Directly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directly. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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