1
as in rather
by choice or preference
she would readily give up piano lessons for a season ticket at her local ski area
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as in easily
without difficulty
always gives directions that are readily understood
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Recent Examples of readily
Birth certificates are not always readily available either.
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Delmarie Alicea, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
While rainfall runs off quickly and can more readily evaporate from soil, snowpack serves as a valuable and lasting source of moisture and accounts for a majority of water supplies across the region, as much as 80 percent in some areas.
—Mira Rojanasakul, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Exchanges have a duty to list contracts that can’t be readily manipulated.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
English was not this patient’s first language, and a translator was readily available and assigned immediately to ease communication.
—Courtney McFarland, STAT, 17 Mar. 2026
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Delmarie Alicea, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
While rainfall runs off quickly and can more readily evaporate from soil, snowpack serves as a valuable and lasting source of moisture and accounts for a majority of water supplies across the region, as much as 80 percent in some areas.
—Mira Rojanasakul, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Exchanges have a duty to list contracts that can’t be readily manipulated.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
English was not this patient’s first language, and a translator was readily available and assigned immediately to ease communication.
—Courtney McFarland, STAT, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readily
Adverb
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When fasting, Catholic followers are not required to fast completely but rather to eat one full meal and two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full one.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The house did not have a European or East Coast seriousness, but rather a Californian dimension rooted in casualness, improvisation, and lack of pretension.—
Rem Koolhaas,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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That’s easily the highest figure among the 11 counties in the Charlotte metro region.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The ingredients in mayonnaise — an emulsion of oil, eggs and acid (lemon juice or vinegar) — can easily replace those individual components in cake batter, especially chocolate cake where the cocoa powder can mask any hint of mayonnaise.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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In the closing seconds, McEnelly willingly took a pair of stall calls to avoid any further attacks, prevailing 4-3 and snapping Welsh’s 40-match win streak.—
Twin Cities,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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Dean in Blue Valentine and Luke in The Place Beyond the Pines are two of a kind, individualistic dreamers who step willingly into responsibility and love fully when allowed to, but can’t quite figure out the right way to provide.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Free People’s spring offering that just does that with romantic, effortlessly layerable staples that feel fresh for now—yet timeless enough to wear on repeat.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
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Luka Doncic effortlessly scored his league-leading 14th 40-point game of the season, 43 points and seven assists.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Hearing aid batteries should be stored out of sight and up high, preferably in a locked cabinet.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
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Having an attorney's contact on standby – preferably on an easily accessible piece of paper – could be useful if passengers feel their rights are being violated.—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Your calm presence makes agreements work smoothly.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Document decisions so next week’s tasks start smoothly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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All through the years in between, his willful yet easy-looking dominance carried his game to new heights of public enthusiasm, the sight of a charming, unmatchable demigod inspiring millions of ordinary Americans to hit the links.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Henderson Ave Dry White The Riesling grapes that make up 100% of this easy-drinking white from Henderson Ave are sourced from Miranda Vineyard in Dundee Hills, Oregon.—
Kate Bernot,
Outside,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The meeting was private, and no cameras were allowed, so attendees could speak freely.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Who would allow potentially billions of people to post freely if every word could open up the possibility of a lawsuit against the platform?—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Readily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readily. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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