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as in straight
in a direct line or course
we went directly to the site without stopping to pick up extra supplies
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as in openly
in an honest and direct manner
the instructor deals with her art students very directly, always telling them the plain truth
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as in accurately
in the same words
quoted directly from the encyclopedia
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as in immediately
without delay
in case of a medical emergency, do not try to contact your doctor but instead go directly to the hospital
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as in shortly
at or within a short time
dinner should be ready directly
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Recent Examples of directly
The Sugar Act directly impeded colonial drinking, as molasses is a key ingredient in rum.
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Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
His replacement, Di Silvestre, is set to begin work on July 1 and will report directly to the company’s chief executive officer, Benedetto Vigna.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
This directly lowers the cost of electricity by increasing output and yield.
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Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Until now, Khanna avoided directly attacking Newsom on the issue.
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Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
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Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
His replacement, Di Silvestre, is set to begin work on July 1 and will report directly to the company’s chief executive officer, Benedetto Vigna.
—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
This directly lowers the cost of electricity by increasing output and yield.
—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Until now, Khanna avoided directly attacking Newsom on the issue.
—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for directly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directly
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Flying straight from the merry Riverlands into the somber halls of Dragonstone is one hell of a comedown, but Daemon never struggles to access his dark side.
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Sweden half-clear the ball, but only as far as Ao Tanaka, who immediately switches the play again over to the left, where Kamada is there to meet it on the volley — but hits it straight at the goalkeeper.
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The big news is that the United States and Iran are no longer openly at war.
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When someone openly and continuously crosses your land for years, that use can gradually become a permanent legal right called a prescriptive easement.
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While Americans prepare to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, historians say one of the most overlooked chapters of the Revolutionary War is Florida's role, or more accurately, its decision not to join the fight for independence.
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Consider how to keep your system running 24/7, securely and accurately.
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Rodríguez also said the country’s entire public and private healthcare network had been activated to treat the injured, urging doctors, nurses and other medical personnel to report immediately to their workplaces.
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Arraez fouled a ball off the top of his right foot in the bottom of the first inning on Tuesday, immediately dropping to the ground in pain but ultimately staying in the game.
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Roth was placed on administrative leave but returned to work shortly afterward, according to the lawsuit.
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Seuc has been the director of Boulder County Open Space since April 6, arriving shortly before the county commissioners announced their alternating trail use proposal.
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Go wine tasting right in town, or do your research and drive the Nevada County foothill roads to a few local wineries with pretty tasting rooms.
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According to Jackson’s account, Fong said her father, the village headman, removed large pieces of wreckage from the crash site and organized the burial of McKinney’s body right there.
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Watching Bryce Dettloff and Trinity Tatum pine for each other while separated by Casa Amor and realize their feelings for each other while unable to talk was sincerely romantic.
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For example, someone may sincerely believe a supplement, detox or alternative therapy helped when symptoms may have improved naturally or because of expectation alone.
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That did not go well and still went exactly according to plan.
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As historian Anton-Hermann Chroust notes, many lawyers in the colonies did exactly that.
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“Directly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directly. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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