1
as in effortlessly
without difficulty
a skater who easily executes even the most difficult jumps
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2
as in certainly
without any question
we easily have enough people to get the project under way
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Recent Examples of easily
During the interview, Garner revealed that her kids get easily embarrassed by her.
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Elle Meier, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
Not every market can absorb higher costs so easily.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Today, an original copy of Green’s Dictionary can easily set you back over $1,300.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
But Americans can easily circumvent this obstacle through inexpensive VPNs that mask their location.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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Elle Meier, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
Not every market can absorb higher costs so easily.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Today, an original copy of Green’s Dictionary can easily set you back over $1,300.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
But Americans can easily circumvent this obstacle through inexpensive VPNs that mask their location.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for easily
Adverb
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Of course, standard service like checking you in, unpacking your luggage, and arranging your room and amenities to your liking is taken care of effortlessly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Score top wardrobe picks like an everyday V-neck tee ($9), memory foam fuzzy slippers ($6), and an effortlessly cute workout skirt ($8).—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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There will almost certainly be more of these moments this week, as some of the biggest names in AI take to the stage at the AI Impact Summit in India.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Sweating the outcome, certainly – and actually, literally sweating.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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They are carefully balanced so that the rotor spins smoothly without wobbling.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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Its peel-and-stick design doesn’t require any drilling, and its durable carbon-steel guide rails glide smoothly.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The sexy space holds just 20 seats at the bar, and definitely pop into the antique confessional in the back for a photo opp.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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With notes of caramel, cooked sugar, and butter, this syrup is definitely sweet and would most likely pair well with breakfast staples like pancakes, French toast, or waffles.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Forget hardwearing and easy-clean.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Plus, find tips on judging when these easy-going plants really do need a bigger pot.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The summer season will surely attract more families with young kids, but unlike other New England coastal destinations, the main draw in Mystic is not the beach—though there are a few solid options for sun and sand nearby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Self-defense items such as mace, kitty claws, or brass knuckles will be detected and surely require additional screening.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Antarctic Ocean is heavily layered, or stratified, to a depth of around 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) because of conflicting properties including colder, denser water from below not readily mixing with fresh water running off melting ice from above.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Devine complied, readily snapping her fingers and strutting her stuff.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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And sure, gathering enough of those players on one roster would mean dominating the MAC.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Wrestling with heartbreak and critics who didn’t understand him, and trying to find his place in a post-Sixties Watergate America, culminated in eight brilliant songs that hardcore Young fans love to endlessly talk about — more than Young sure ever did.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Easily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easily. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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