as in breeze
something easily done or dealt with
no one was pretending that winning the election would be a cakewalk
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Recent Examples of cakewalk
Pro pickleball isn’t such a cakewalk as Agassi just found out.
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Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
None of those are cakewalk games — if such a thing even exists for the Warriors, who started 12-3 and are since 9-18.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
However, New Hampshire Republicans say a Sununu Senate run, which was backed by Trump, would have been a cakewalk.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
That being said, a rematch of Duke's December win over Auburn would hardly be a cakewalk for the Blue Devils.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
None of those are cakewalk games — if such a thing even exists for the Warriors, who started 12-3 and are since 9-18.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
However, New Hampshire Republicans say a Sununu Senate run, which was backed by Trump, would have been a cakewalk.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
That being said, a rematch of Duke's December win over Auburn would hardly be a cakewalk for the Blue Devils.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cakewalk
Noun
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Compared to using a human therapist, the AI usage is a breeze and readily undertaken.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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For those who would like to get outside, Monday evening weather will be cooler, with a low of 74 with a 5 mph breeze.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Vizcaya Pride: Celebrating Miami’s LGBTQ+ history and community with art, performances, and garden picnics.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Walk, run, hike, swim, picnic – choose your own adventure.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Last but certainly not least in the line of Dolly’s new Lodge releases is this stunning cake pan.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Stormi was also snapped admiring the cake, which was decorated with sprinkles and jelly beans.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Cakewalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cakewalk. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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