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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
Yes, because our policy decisions directly affect global events and markets that are easily predicted by representatives that stand to currently turn a profit.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The gel-like formula lathers easily to lift away dirt, oil, and buildup, giving curls a more polished finish and creating a better base for styling products throughout the day.
—Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
Missiles were shot at our Destroyers, and were easily knocked down.
—Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 7 May 2026
In any Chinese household, each person typically gets their own rice bowl, full stop, and these portions, which weren’t even filled fully, could have easily been doubled.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The gel-like formula lathers easily to lift away dirt, oil, and buildup, giving curls a more polished finish and creating a better base for styling products throughout the day.
—Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
Missiles were shot at our Destroyers, and were easily knocked down.
—Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 7 May 2026
In any Chinese household, each person typically gets their own rice bowl, full stop, and these portions, which weren’t even filled fully, could have easily been doubled.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for easily
Adverb
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With their contrasting colors and effortlessly cool vibe, two-tone jeans have arrived as a fun way to elevate an outfit without feeling over-the-top about it.—
Sydney Pulaski,
Glamour,
8 May 2026
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This pair of linen-blend harem pants is $78 off and just waiting to go on vacation with you, plus this billowy blouse is 53 percent off and adds an effortlessly stylish vibe to jeans or trousers.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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Sadly, the project is almost certainly a fantasy.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Shareef Elaydi certainly falls into that top-end category.—
Glenn Reeves,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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November 22 – December 21 One small change could help everything run more smoothly.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 One small change could help everything run more smoothly.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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Lazare definitely set the tone Thursday, batting third in the bottom of the first inning and driving the ball over the fence in center field for a two-run homer to spark the Storm to an 11-5 Upstate Eight win over visiting Larkin.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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This is definitely the day to do something.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Though the shoot was short and the heat was hot, Gray says being surrounded by talented, dedicated actors made the rest of it pretty easy.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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For those worried how this will affect Scheana her reality career, breathe easy.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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The Structured Reality category will surely once again feature Queer Eye and Shark Tank, which have dominated this category for the last 12 years.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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From a scientific perspective, an interest in raccoon reproductive anatomy is surely not without merit.—
Sam Zeveloff,
STAT,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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Raccoons are clever, opportunistic feeders, eating whatever’s readily available, including plant and animal matter, garbage, pet food, bird seed, vegetable gardens, and eggs from chicken coops.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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New data, readily available from the cars, makes that a bit trickier.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Adverb
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And Winston sure knows his Giants history.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Jimmy Fallon sure won’t, and the Internet may not, either.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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“Easily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easily. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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