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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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The more detailed the data becomes, the more accurately organizations can prioritize where action will have the greatest effect.
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But evoking Season 1 also accurately forecasts a partial return to form.
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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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The rock band, which consists of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weekz, Peter Anspach and Cotter Ellis, released a statement shortly after the incident, extending their condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones.
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Then, shortly after that team shrank, Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system (FSD) got worse.
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Drug use has become more visible and has moved right outside the child care center's front door, Reyes said.
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Panama had a golden opportunity in the first 10 minutes after being awarded a free kick right outside Croatia's box.
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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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Israel does not want to eliminate all Palestinians as a people, but that’s exactly what Hamas and Hezbollah want for Israeli Jews.
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That's exactly why this hooded donut pet bed is on my Prime Day shopping list.
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“Directly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directly. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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