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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
That makes Norway's coastal routes an ideal testbed, but not an easily replicable one.
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Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
There are plenty of stylish, cozy pajamas that can easily double as going-out ensembles.
—Julia Guerra, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
Stevia seeds are difficult to germinate, but starter plants are readily available over the Internet and they are easily propagated from shoot cuttings.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Given the springtime-friendly shades seen on the new style, this is a colorway that could be easily worn throughout the season heading into Easter and beyond.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
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Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
There are plenty of stylish, cozy pajamas that can easily double as going-out ensembles.
—Julia Guerra, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
Stevia seeds are difficult to germinate, but starter plants are readily available over the Internet and they are easily propagated from shoot cuttings.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Given the springtime-friendly shades seen on the new style, this is a colorway that could be easily worn throughout the season heading into Easter and beyond.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for easily
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Cotton Jersey Sheet Set For versatile sheets that truly do it all, look no further than Threshold’s Cotton Jersey Sheet Set that pairs effortlessly with any comforter, quilt, or throw.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Dean Easy Straight Jeans are easy to style and effortlessly cool—not to mention 59 percent off—and the 100 percent cotton construction will only get more comfortable with each wear.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Jessie Buckley is almost certainly going to win an Oscar come March.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Skinny Pedro must certainly have fallen victim to some kind of sorcery.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Although the meeting went smoothly and led to concrete commitments, the bonhomie was strained by uncomfortable questions at a news conference about the issue hanging over the day’s diplomacy.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Their study on the jagged frontier shows that AI capability spikes and dips across activities rather than rising smoothly with difficulty.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tankaneo Double-Breasted Cropped Trench My number-one petite fashion hack is to buy cropped styles that’ll be full-length on my shorter frame, and this trench definitely delivers.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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That's definitely a skeleton crew, as the current nominal crew size for the ISS is seven.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Glou-glou is an easy-drinking wine that’s light, fun and highly fruity.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The open-plan, top-story space is at once elegant and easy-going—flexible enough to work for all-day dining, with an abundance of natural light, as well as a fabulous spot for drinks on the terrace, with views across the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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But Arca always told me to trust him, and surely enough, the song was a hit.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
8 Jan. 2026
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In what is surely the most pawsome news of the day, this means there's an entirely new, adorable, and totally adoptable lineup of furry players to root for.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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Americans readily spend a lot of money on gym memberships or $40 yoga classes.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
14 Jan. 2026
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This food staple was readily caught during the months of August and September.—
Seth Jacobson,
The Providence Journal,
13 Jan. 2026
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This will for sure be my new go-to potato salad recipe.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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The killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent last week sure has prompted a lot of indefensible responses.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Easily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easily. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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