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as in effortlessly
without difficulty
a skater who easily executes even the most difficult jumps
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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
This could easily be about bringing a writing project into the world or starting some sort of local establishment for artists or lovers of nightlife.
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Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
The Avs finished this game with just 18 shots on goal, easily their lowest output of the season.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
These feature a straight, slim leg that can easily be dressed up or down.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Carpet will stain from spills and can easily harbor dirt, dust, and other allergens, so regular cleaning is a necessity.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
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Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
The Avs finished this game with just 18 shots on goal, easily their lowest output of the season.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
These feature a straight, slim leg that can easily be dressed up or down.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Carpet will stain from spills and can easily harbor dirt, dust, and other allergens, so regular cleaning is a necessity.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for easily
Adverb
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Creamy, opaque finishes give it a modern edge, while its cool undertone pairs effortlessly with winter knits and early spring layers.—
Jennifer Hussein,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Part of Parisians’ effortlessly chic style is that nothing is too tight.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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That has certainly been the case for some consumers, battered by inflation, tariffs and high borrowing costs that have sparked an affordability crisis.—
Mari Sato The Dallas Morning News,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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School schedules have been erratic since the killing of Renee Good, kids of color have been caught up in the sweeps, and – try as their parents might to shelter them – children can certainly sense the conflict that permeates the urban atmosphere.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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That approach may help institutions manage giant pools of capital smoothly.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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During my visit, a host escorted me through off-limits corridors and underground tunnels that keep the massive resort running smoothly.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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And the result is definitely something to behold.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Jan. 2026
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Swift has, however, hinted that her guest list will be quite large, and that one of her famous friends will almost definitely perform at the reception.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The spa Take it easy while adjusting to the altitude.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The easy-on, easy-off design is a win for airport security, while the sporty silhouette works with everything from jeans and sweatpants to even skirts.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Mahan’s path to Sacramento surely would be paved with stories of this city, from shutting down the infamous homeless encampment at Columbus Park to restoring the city’s reputation as one of the safest big cities in America.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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After all, surely the city’s daily newspaper covered a gracious visit by Hollywood royalty.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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When adults normalize reflective conversation alongside predictable routines, boys build internal structure more readily, and with far less conflict.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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This, in turn, created chemical reactions that generated reactive oxygen species (ROS) – oxygen-containing molecules, such as hydrogen peroxide, that readily react with other substances thanks to unstable electrons.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Benedict’s obsession with the fantasy of his Lady in Silver begins to give way to the reality of Sophie the maid (who may not know how to dance, but sure as heck knows way more than any other maid he’s ever met), and the pair begin to fall in serious love.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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Regardless of the reason, the reluctance to approve of hunting for food but not trapping for fur sure seems arbitrary to me.—
Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Easily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easily. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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