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as in simple
involving minimal difficulty or effort
a minor problem with an easy solution
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2
as in susceptible
readily taken advantage of
senior citizens who are easy prey for scam artists
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as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
my favorite easy chair for watching TV
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as in soft
tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others
despite her easy approach to discipline, she had a remarkably well-behaved class
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as in easily
without difficulty
we can make the trip in four hours easy
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an easy task
easy reading
an easy installation
a simple installation
an uncomplicated installation
an effortless installation
a foolproof installation
a quick installation
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Recent Examples of easy
Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The issues of revenue and reform are never easy, but the public’s opposition to new taxes for a vital service with wide support should not be surprising.
—Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The fits are relaxed but flattering, the materials are soft with just enough structure, and the color palette is full of elevated neutrals that make putting an outfit together easy.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 18 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Now Winston begins running errands in a pickup truck that can be customised with gadgets like a winch and a crane to make tasks easier.
—Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The issues of revenue and reform are never easy, but the public’s opposition to new taxes for a vital service with wide support should not be surprising.
—Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Adverb
Chris Ballard and company can breathe easy, because this likely was a dream scenario for the Colts — arguably, the league’s most tight end-needy team heading into the draft.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The fits are relaxed but flattering, the materials are soft with just enough structure, and the color palette is full of elevated neutrals that make putting an outfit together easy.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for easy
Adjective
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Experts say these are all the benefits of this simple exercise Is Zone 2 cardio best for fat loss?—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Simple Systems: Create ease and flow with simple back-end structures and client journeys.—
Christine Williams,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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What's more, the researchers found that the mice on the WD plan were also more susceptible to Salmonella infections.—
Michael Franco
May 11,
New Atlas,
11 May 2025
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This depends on the material, but faux leather is usually less susceptible to damage from steam.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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The buttery-soft jeans are my most comfortable denim, and finding a reliable white pair in the past has often been a struggle.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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There’s a lot of writers who aren’t comfortable with that kind of rearranging.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Some risk factors for babies include sleeping on their side or stomach, sharing a bed with a parent or caregiver, using soft bedding or bumper pads and sleeping on an incline.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Their romance proceeds in soft focus with a soundtrack of accelerated heartbeats and musical interludes, as well as pretty camera shots of raindrops flashing in the sun.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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With so much noise in our day-to-day lives, even the most important messages can be easily missed, misinterpreted or forgotten.—
Richard Huffman,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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He and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler are easily the betting favorites, but how does the rest of the field stack up against them?—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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After years of trying to find peace between the humans and monsters in their hometown of Seabrook, Zed and Addison are ready for a smooth summer getaway after their first year of college.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Twain’s final decades were his Job years, the opposite of quiet and smooth and lovely.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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They’re constructed with the brand’s Luxe Foam footbed, which provides ample cushioning that molds to the shape of your foot for a snug, contoured fit.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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Just note that, as a 100% polyester suit meant for training, this style is designed to fit snug (and doesn’t have a ton of stretch).—
Alexis Berger,
SELF,
2 May 2025
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Plus, a charitable component will allow the good work of Pride LIVE!—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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“Easy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easy. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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