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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
But there isn’t evidence that adding B12 directly to tirzepatide injection is safe or improves weight loss outcomes.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Vance did not directly answer the question, but did address whether Tillis would receive a response from the department.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
While Swift has shared select beauty favorites, either directly or through trusted insiders, her signature scent has largely lived in rumor territory.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
He’s been directly involved in both goals for Kansas City.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Vance did not directly answer the question, but did address whether Tillis would receive a response from the department.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
While Swift has shared select beauty favorites, either directly or through trusted insiders, her signature scent has largely lived in rumor territory.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
He’s been directly involved in both goals for Kansas City.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directly
Adverb
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The 27-year-old midfielder from Quebec dribbled straight away and from the top of the semicircle finished his first of the season.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Wildcats have won nine straight since.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Davie spoke very freely and openly ahead of his exit.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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This was back in the days when Ross openly talked, even joked with the media, back in a time when things were funny.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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However, prosecutors say Lee’s questions did not accurately describe the bloody scene or his girlfriend’s body, which showed multiple injuries and blunt force trauma that could not be explained by an accidental fall and instead indicated a violent struggle.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The girl was able to accurately describe a tattoo on Chavez-Baltazar’s chest.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Authorities said to call 911 immediately.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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Iraq’s General Company for Ports was not immediately available to comment when contacted by CNBC.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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In another incident, the documents said Eric Richins broke out in hives and experienced difficulty breathing after eating a sandwich that his wife had made for him on Valentine's Day 2022, shortly before his death.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The optimists insist nothing has changed and business as usual will resume shortly.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Sky Rock Sedona is a modern, 109-room boutique hotel right in the heart of town, within walking distance to many hiking trails.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The suspect sprinted out of the store right after.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The back support was there, and as someone who’s five eleven, that was sincerely appreciated.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2026
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Play sincerely, and let joy lead your craft.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Also, God forbid, but the examining team might need to unstitch a section of the dress, and there was just the slightest chance that it wouldn’t be put back exactly as it had been received.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Initial estimates did not indicate exactly how much Walz’s proposal would cost in terms of technology fees to upgrade DHS’s computer software.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Directly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directly. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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