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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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Recent Examples of easily
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
Adverb
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The voice behind all of the above titles is certainly recognizable in Étoile.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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This digging did not start, but was certainly accelerated by the U.S. decision to cut 83 percent of all foreign assistance programs.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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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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Ozzy Osbourne will definitely be on stage at the upcoming Back to the Beginning gig in his hometown of Birmingham, U.K. for what is being billed as Black Sabbath’s final-ever show.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
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The fits are relaxed but flattering, the materials are soft with just enough structure, and the color palette is full of elevated neutrals that make putting an outfit together easy.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
18 Apr. 2025
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This Reformation skirt comes in a zipper-free design to make getting ready so easy.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
14 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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While few modern yogis would claim that meditating on your throat chakra will impart supernatural abilities, being able to freely express yourself has clearly long been a priority for human health.—
Tony Sanchez,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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These actions allow blood to flow more freely and reduce the chances of blockages.2 Exercise also helps regulate blood pressure.—
Carisa Brewster,
Verywell Health,
24 Apr. 2025
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To have to go to the Supreme Court to get what Congress clearly provided is very frustrating.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Burden will help the passing game flourish but doesn’t match the Bears’ needs, so this pick shows Chicago clearly is trying to load up on offense under new coach Ben Johnson.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Easily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easily. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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