1
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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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
Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Suiting Separates Suiting is not an easy category to get right and make different.
—Libby Page, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Editing photos on the go just got wicked easy.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Great Jones, KitchenAid, and Le Creuset all emphasized that colorful cookware can be an easy way to bring more joy into the kitchen.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Suiting Separates Suiting is not an easy category to get right and make different.
—Libby Page, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Plus, the leakproof Flex Straw Cap and wide mouth make filling it up easy.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Editing photos on the go just got wicked easy.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for easy
Adjective
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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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As America has become more divided politically and economically, and the rate of technological change has accelerated, there is something comforting and unchallenging about Morgan’s tales of minor indignities, something that reminds people of how much everyone has in common.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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The position of elementary education among the least susceptible to poverty might be surprising, but elementary school teachers are scarce and in demand.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Children and babies are more susceptible to lead toxicity due to their smaller body size, metabolism, and rapid growth.—
Toby Meyjes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And fall's cooler weather brings temperatures down to a comfortable 70 degrees Fahrenheit from summer highs of near (or above) 100 on the valley floor.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Qinsen Zip-front Cargo Pants Shoppers are raving about these cargo pants, which are supremely comfortable thanks to their stretchy fabric and baggy fit.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Sep. 2025
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Cook, stirring often, until mixture reaches soft-ball consistency and registers 235°F on an instant-read or candy thermometer, 15 to 20 minutes.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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Notably, the offer was split, with one direction centering on soft tailoring, with modal and other fluid fabrics shown for blazers and trousers.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Opening the lid—easily done one-handed—slightly elevates the laptop's rear, angling the keyboard for a more ergonomic typing posture.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Maniar said the votes are especially critical heading into the fall and winter season, when diseases, particularly respiratory viruses like Covid, spread more easily.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Mahle views its range-extenders as far more than simple independent add-on, looking at them as one component in a holistic driving architecture in which smaller batteries can replace larger ones while still alleviating, rather than intensifying, range anxiety.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Sep. 2025
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For a similarly simple, comfortable option that’s a little more sophisticated, try a stylish ivory sweater (yes, white after Labor Day is definitely acceptable in France), particularly in a rollneck fashion that will suit silhouettes of all types.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Wear it with a polished pair of pants for an elevated look or pair it with the matching sweater pants to be ultra-snug.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
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This shoe’s low-profile Dual Li2 dials ratchet up a snug fit, outperforming older BOA systems and even laces.—
The Editors,
Outside,
28 Aug. 2025
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The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In the end, Planned Parenthood was permitted to stay at its location in The Village, which hosted a number of charitable outlets within Lilith, but artists were asked not to talk about the org.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Easy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easy. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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