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
In addition, the market perceived a gap emerging that wasn’t readily solved by off the shelf, scale-within IP.
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Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The bill’s City Council sponsors recognize that there’s a readily available substitute for synthetic turf — natural grass.
—Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
Using state vaccination data spreadsheets, Meyers' team was able to make the tool available to any state that wants it or any state where the vaccination rate of schools is readily available.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 10 July 2025
Without a readily available labor force of skilled sewists, individuals must be recruited into the field and then trained.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
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Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The bill’s City Council sponsors recognize that there’s a readily available substitute for synthetic turf — natural grass.
—Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
Using state vaccination data spreadsheets, Meyers' team was able to make the tool available to any state that wants it or any state where the vaccination rate of schools is readily available.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 10 July 2025
Without a readily available labor force of skilled sewists, individuals must be recruited into the field and then trained.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readily
Adverb
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Neither of the ladies’ approaches is at all effective and, instead, rather harmful.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
24 July 2025
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Some can serve as bulking agents, absorbing and retaining water all that stuff moving through your gastrointestinal tract so that in the end, or rather out the end your poo can move more readily.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Adverb
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But because of logistical complications, the requirement of capital investments and long-term contracts, Detroit Axle cannot easily move those operations to Michigan.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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Things happen, our heroes react, a potentially world-ending crisis is easily averted and everything is wrapped up in time for dinner.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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Packed to the brim with all the essential vitamins and minerals a person could need, just two capsules a day (preferably taken with breakfast) provides a solid nutritional foundation without the hassle of juggling multiple supplements.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 July 2025
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So, that means the Horned Frogs must rely on one of their running backs to emerge as the lead option, preferably during preseason camp.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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This sleek, mock-neck jumpsuit makes travel-day dressing incredibly easy.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 July 2025
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Pairings that go down easy and offer just enough zag.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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In a sweeping move set to transform travel in the Middle East, six Gulf countries have announced plans to implement a unified tourist visa, allowing visitors to move freely across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates under a single entry permit.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 July 2025
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The towels and linens should have enough space to move freely for proper cleaning. Step 4: Add detergent—Pour your regular laundry detergent into the detergent dispenser or directly into the drum, following the amount recommended on the detergent bottle.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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“Readily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readily. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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