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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
Walmart is now enabling marketplace sellers using its cross-border ocean freight service to get merchandise shipped from Vietnam, adding on to options that already allow merchants to get products directly from China.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
That netted him some $250 million (post-tax) directly from the sale and another roughly $50 million through Cavu.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Given that death benefits often go directly to beneficiaries outside of probate, this process might preserve privacy, help with distribution, or potentially help protect assets from complications in legal proceedings.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Trump is expected to greet him directly on the runway at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, marking the start of a high-stakes summit focused on the war in Ukraine.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
That netted him some $250 million (post-tax) directly from the sale and another roughly $50 million through Cavu.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Given that death benefits often go directly to beneficiaries outside of probate, this process might preserve privacy, help with distribution, or potentially help protect assets from complications in legal proceedings.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Trump is expected to greet him directly on the runway at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, marking the start of a high-stakes summit focused on the war in Ukraine.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directly
Adverb
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The Highlanders have won 28 straight against Grossmont.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Vols have won two straight in Knoxville but haven't won in Tuscaloosa since 2003 in 5OT.—
Marc Weiszer,
The Tennessean,
19 Aug. 2025
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Stroebel lamented seeing visitors study physical signs along the street that were a few years old and did not accurately reflect the nearby establishments.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
9 Aug. 2025
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When an employee badges into an office but doesn’t actually work there that day, or in some cases, doesn’t enter at all and has someone else swipe in for them, an organization loses its ability to accurately validate an employee’s location.—
Rob Lydic,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Nunez’s attorneys didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Restaurants with more than 30 demerits are required to fix the worst problems immediately and remedy the rest within 48 hours.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Aug. 2025
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Life-threatening flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in creeks and streams, normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Residents at the Slate Apartment complex in Bellevue evacuated a 12-unit block shortly before 11 a.m. Saturday due to what Nashville Fire Department’s Aaron Haddix, the commander on scene, said was called in as an appliance fire.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
16 Aug. 2025
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There are many direct-to-consumer wellness apps out there: Meditation apps that guide you through mindfulness exercises and breath work or access to therapy right from your phone.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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Cena said he’s shared many valuable moments in this ring and thanked the fans right back.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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These simple acts, such as returning calls, remembering important details, showing up when promised and apologizing sincerely, reinforce the unspoken message of security and reassurance that no one is leaving each other’s side.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The back support was there, and as someone who’s five eleven, that was sincerely appreciated.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 Aug. 2025
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The president has full command of the National Guard and has activated up to 800 troops to support law enforcement, though exactly what form remains to be determined.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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From the jump, Quinta Brunson has been rewarded for doing exactly what Quinta Brunson wants to do, with her ABC sitcom, Abbott Elementary, earning seven Emmy nominations in its inaugural season.—
Trey Williams,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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When the bride saw her brother standing there, Allison instantly broke down in tears, overcome by the joy of being with him again.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Like us, her Instagram followers were instantly in love, flooding her comments with heart-eye emojis and compliments.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Directly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directly. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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