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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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Originally developed as a way for researchers from the United States, the United Kingdom, and France to collaborate more easily with each other.
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Jeremy H. Gottschalk, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
With his landing lights on, the pilot could pick his landing spot on the water more easily, and any boat could see us and maneuver out of danger.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2025
The revenue figure slightly exceeded expectations, while earnings cleared the bar more easily.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 1 May 2025
Ortega said balances grew during the pandemic as workers — and the rest of America — weren’t able to travel as easily for vacation.
—Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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Jeremy H. Gottschalk, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
With his landing lights on, the pilot could pick his landing spot on the water more easily, and any boat could see us and maneuver out of danger.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2025
The revenue figure slightly exceeded expectations, while earnings cleared the bar more easily.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 1 May 2025
Ortega said balances grew during the pandemic as workers — and the rest of America — weren’t able to travel as easily for vacation.
—Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for easily
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And that part of us is certainly one of the most intimate components of what Soundgarden has been since 1984.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
5 May 2025
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Maybe the volcanic energy, and certainly the removal of routine. Read More On: Japan Spas Travel Like this article?—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
Adverb
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Saucedo: For me, definitely my hat with the rhinestones, and my boots have the American flag.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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There’s always going to be growing pains, but there’s definitely better days ahead.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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Big messages can go down easy — or even slightly disguised — in immersive entertainment.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2025
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Chris Ballard and company can breathe easy, because this likely was a dream scenario for the Colts — arguably, the league’s most tight end-needy team heading into the draft.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Losses in the finals of the Australian Open, Indian Wells and Stuttgart have been sore spots, but the win in Madrid will surely provide a major boost of confidence heading into the two most important clay-court tournaments of the season, the Italian Open in Rome and the French Open in Paris.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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And like years prior, this year will surely be a time.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
1 May 2025
Adverb
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Taxis are readily available at the port and offer a quick and convenient option.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Now Bella, Edward and Jacob's twisted romance is readily available for your binging pleasure.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Adverb
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There’s no telling if ARC will for sure be a hit or if Marathon will for sure be a failure.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Lest anyone think that this is not a deliberate homage to the legend of rock pyromaniac Jerry Lee Lewis, the singer let out what sure sounded like a couple of wildcat Jerry Lee trills.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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With interest rates near zero and capital flowing freely, firms like Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo went on an unprecedented buying spree.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The decision was met with delight by some students, who have long wanted to express themselves freely in their appearance.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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In his 1985 report, Popplewell cited the lack of fire extinguishers or clearly signposted evacuation routes as a contributory factor, along with the locked exit gates and no one knowing who was in overall control of the matchday operation.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Public health campaigns should clearly communicate alcohol as a carcinogen and challenge the normalization of drinking in youth culture.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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“Easily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easily. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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