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
So early cancers can easily be missed.
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Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
The layout has been opened up, with spaces that connect easily without becoming overly formal.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
The rock wall offered no handholds, and the waves might easily have beaten us unconscious on the rocks.
—Jim Hoagland, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026
These germs can easily spread to anything in the areas where the poultry live and roam.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
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Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
The layout has been opened up, with spaces that connect easily without becoming overly formal.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
The rock wall offered no handholds, and the waves might easily have beaten us unconscious on the rocks.
—Jim Hoagland, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026
These germs can easily spread to anything in the areas where the poultry live and roam.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for easily
Adverb
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Below are her 14 must-pack picks—plus budget-friendly alternatives that don’t break the bank but still capture Mom’s effortlessly elegant vibe.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Figuring out technology for my dad at a young age well equipped me to surf the internet effortlessly.—
Ohanna Carrascoza,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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Campbell has certainly been doing that this spring for the Crusaders.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Throughout it all, Powell steered the Federal Open Market Committee to mostly unanimous decisions, building consensus across 11 other central bankers who almost certainly didn’t agree with him or each other.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
Adverb
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August 23 – September 22 Something at home needs attention before everything else works smoothly today.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Virgo August 23 – September 22 Something at home needs attention before everything else works smoothly today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Netflix is definitely still hungry for its first Best Picture win, and Gerwig has not been the type to show any aversion to awards campaigns.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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The Idea of You (2024) Ah, yes, the recent streaming hit that cast Annie as a single mom who falls in love with a young Über-famous pop star who is definitely not named Schmarry Schmiles.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Save for the small staff cars, the entire interior of the citadel is pedestrianized, and the hotel itself sits on a wide plaza, so parents can breathe easy if older kids step out on their own.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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At Sylvan Brewing, come for beers that are comfy (easy-sipping and lower-ABV, like Lanesbrew), crafty (more robust, like the Gnarly or Fiddlehead), or crazy (outside the norm, like the Sylvan Amaretto Stour).—
Robin Pfeifer,
Midwest Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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The most idealistic former President was surely Jimmy Carter, whose projects ranged from building housing for the poor to battling to eradicate guinea-worm disease in Africa.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Andrew Chismer made this point on our pages this week in a smart Opinion piece on the unconscionable snarls on Halsted Street near the city’s new casino, to which many future customers will surely drive.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Japan Airlines is interested in testing whether humanoid robots powered by some of the latest AI models can adapt more readily to human work environments—such as airports—without requiring dedicated work stations or other significant workplace modifications.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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According to Shahi, many Nepali TPS holders fear what might come next, in part because their personal information is readily available to authorities.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Herbology may not have been Harry’s favorite subject, but the plants in the Harry Potter universe sure make for a cute sweater.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
1 May 2026
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The family sure knows how to clean up well for a group photo!—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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“Easily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easily. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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