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as in unchallenging
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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3
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
Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 25 June 2025
Think matching sets, easy trousers, breezy maxi dresses, and even beach totes.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 June 2025
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
Bonobos Riviera short sleeve shirt: $85 Available in 32 colors, four fit options (tailored, slim, standard and athletic) and three shirt lengths (regular, short and long) this short-sleeve shirt makes getting dressed very easy.
—Caitlyn Martyn
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SodaStream's carbonation canister exchange is the cheapest of any device maker in this guide, and the proprietary bottles are also easy to replace at $22 for two.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 25 June 2025
Think matching sets, easy trousers, breezy maxi dresses, and even beach totes.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 June 2025
Adverb
But the Oilers, who are essentially fighting for their life, weren’t going to go down easy.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
Bonobos Riviera short sleeve shirt: $85 Available in 32 colors, four fit options (tailored, slim, standard and athletic) and three shirt lengths (regular, short and long) this short-sleeve shirt makes getting dressed very easy.
—Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for easy
Adjective
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As a flavorless mixer, vodka filled a gap in the American spirits market, providing bartenders and home drinkers alike with an unchallenging tipple to mix with anything on hand.—
Time,
Time,
4 June 2025
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In the face of the flagrant human rights abuses, however, Tagle responded with statements Duterte’s opponents criticized as vague and unchallenging.—
Camille Elemia,
NBC news,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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Vulnerability: Dependence on encryption methods makes our personal information susceptible to quantum attacks.—
Jackie Shoback,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Sood did point out that the low COVID vaccination rates this season may make patients more susceptible to severe illness.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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These fan-favorite Tommy Bahama sheets are so soft, comfortable, and cozy that, according to one five-star Amazon reviewer, nuzzling in them feels like sleeping over at grandma’s.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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Shoppers found this shirt to be made of good quality material and comfortable enough to wear on hot summer days.—
Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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While investors are hoping for a soft landing in the U.S. economy, how severe might the outcome be if another recession occurs?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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That includes things like mapping the profiles of people who could make future leaders, prioritizing growth opportunities for them, and focusing on cultivating softer people skills among this group, along with technical expertise.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Customers also rave at how easily the powder dissolves in a morning coffee, oatmeal, and more without any chalkiness or clumpy texture.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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But fueled up and carrying cruise missiles, the aircraft were easily set ablaze and destroyed.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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The simplest ideas in mathematics can also be the most perplexing.—
Leila Sloman,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
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The director similarly molds F1 around his star’s more reluctant image: Pitt portrays a man of few words who seems nostalgic for simpler times in his industry.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2025
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Petit Soleil This oh-so petite boutique has just 17 rooms and suites, which range from snug to downright palatial.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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The stretch fabric accommodates different body types, providing a snug yet comfortable fit that moves with you.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Buckingham, on her part, just wants to know the whereabouts of Rak and to go forward with other charitable efforts.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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The charitable event, which launched in 2006 as an offshoot of the 24 Hour Plays project, has strict rules.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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“Easy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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