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as in unchallenging
involving minimal difficulty or effort
a minor problem with an easy solution
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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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Recent Examples of easy
Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Lightner turned out to be easy to replace, because there were dozens of other leaders ready to take over.
—Charles Duhigg, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Emma Greene, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Joan Wagner of Overland Park, Kansas, considers this baked apple dish her easy-entertaining recipe.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 20 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Looking for an easy, elegant dessert that’s more than a microwavable mug cake?
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Lightner turned out to be easy to replace, because there were dozens of other leaders ready to take over.
—Charles Duhigg, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Adverb
Yeah playing on the radio, and the three available inseam lengths will make finding the right fit easy.
—Emma Greene, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Joan Wagner of Overland Park, Kansas, considers this baked apple dish her easy-entertaining recipe.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for easy
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The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented (NRCGT) states family stress, low expectations, and social pressure can suppress motivation, while unchallenging schoolwork often leaves gifted learners bored and discouraged.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Nov. 2025
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And then the arresting sight of a pumpkin patch, apocalyptic spheres of swamp-green or orangeade, only good for cattle fodder, too unchallenging to grow, so not as interesting to cook with.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Aug. 2025
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The human brain is highly susceptible to often unproductive mind-wandering, and modern technology has only made the problem worse.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
7 Jan. 2026
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Common Pests and Diseases Like all plants, hoyas can be susceptible to pests and diseases.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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Financial reality is often presented as comfortable in an Instagram post, or a quick tweet where the reality of the artist is the commodity being sold.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Bodycons are in, and my picks include an under-$35 maxi bodycon dress that’s comfortable and on-trend.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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Snag this extra-soft sheet set for 83% off, which is available in numerous colors and sizes.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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So too is the ancient dining room at Scotti's, with its Chianti bottle candle holders dripping with wax and soft opera music always playing through the speakers.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Regardless, Super Bowl 49 easily had one of the most iconic endings in NFL history.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Ideally, provide a range of low-mess snacks that can easily be eaten during gameplay, or take dedicated food breaks throughout the game so your game tiles don’t get covered with food.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
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In such a world, simple answers won’t do; only the courage to ask the hardest questions will push us forward.—
Daphne Koller,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Knox, who committed to wrestle at Rutgers University, and his dad were initially charged with simple assault for purposely/knowingly causing bodily injury after a brawl broke out at Collingswood High School on February.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The naive notion that America protects its own has remained largely intact, until the current administration declared that anyone who’s not with them is against them.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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So like Dorthy Gale, Gail is a naive young girl from Kansas.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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However, this time around, the charitable efforts faced unique challenges, said Anne Lehman, Smitten Kitten’s acting manager.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Easy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easy. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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