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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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2
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
Get Morning Squawk directly in your inbox CNBC’s Morning Squawk recaps the biggest stories investors should know before the stock market opens, every weekday morning.
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Cj Haddad, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Each one is rooted in local tradition and craftsmanship, with goods sold directly by the artisans who make them.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Gentle heat applied directly to a breakout also helps to increase blood flow and soften the skin, decreasing redness and drawing out any infections more quickly.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026
The statement did not directly address the reimbursement question and calls and emails Friday for more information were not immediately returned.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
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Cj Haddad, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Each one is rooted in local tradition and craftsmanship, with goods sold directly by the artisans who make them.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Gentle heat applied directly to a breakout also helps to increase blood flow and soften the skin, decreasing redness and drawing out any infections more quickly.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026
The statement did not directly address the reimbursement question and calls and emails Friday for more information were not immediately returned.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directly
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Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Two came straight out of college.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Furthermore, a recent Financial Times investigation revealed that even when AI developers implement guardrails to prevent bad actors from misusing them, protections can be bypassed using openly available software tools in less than 10 minutes.—
Mohammad Hosseini,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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In the other room, Kayda is entertaining Bryce and Zach, who are openly drooling, and the scene could not look more like Challengers if Zendaya were playing Kayda.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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Holmes fashioned herself as the next Steve Jobs, until a reporter at the Wall Street Journal blew the lid off Theranos' fraudulent claims of developing a state-of-the-art medical test that required only a single drop of blood to accurately detect results like glucose levels and cancer.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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Many models do not accurately reflect human disease.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Coach Rachel Monroe called a timeout to try to set up one last offensive opportunity, but Hagan immediately forced a turnover off the restart whistle, and the Timberwolves held possession for the final moments before the team sprinted towards goalie Lila Zahurak to celebrate.—
Matt Goisman,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Representatives for Tarek and Heather didn't immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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The national team arrived shortly after midnight Sunday night/Monday morning to a warm welcome by fans of the squad.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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General manager Ken Holland fired Hiller shortly after the Olympic break in the coach’s second full season in charge, and the Kings went 11-6-6 after Smith stepped up from his assistant’s role.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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That year, even major characters and first-person narrators wound up dead, killed by strangers or friends or family members, often by parents, or serial murderers, or in accidents, usually right at the end at the story, no warning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Shayne Gostisbehere ripped a shot on goal, and after Hart made the save, Staal was first to find the puck and a clear shot right in front of the goal.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Basically, no matter how soap-y the show gets, Akerman permits the audience to buy into and sincerely enjoy the Hunting Wives ridiculousness.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Take a few extra moments to double-check your space, thank your host sincerely, and leave on a warm, unhurried note.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
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But that’s exactly why visitors seek out wildlife tours, especially in Jackson Hole and the Greater Yellowstone Valley, led by naturalists who follow in the footsteps of the local hunting and fishing guides who came before them.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The best outcome for a bondholder is that the borrower pays the coupon and returns the principal, which is exactly what the price already assumes.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Directly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directly. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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