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
The extra-long, wide slot easily accommodates artisan breads, sourdough, bagels, waffles, and more with automatic self-centering to ensure even browning.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes, easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
The two could have easily been forgotten, obscured by the passage of time as so many returning groups are.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Blackwell said Nicholson lost his temper easily.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes, easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
The two could have easily been forgotten, obscured by the passage of time as so many returning groups are.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Blackwell said Nicholson lost his temper easily.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for easily
Adverb
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Protective bumpers on the front and back help guard against scratches and dents, while four smooth-rolling wheels keep things moving effortlessly through crowded terminals.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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They’re made from a cotton-blend fabric that keeps you cool on steamy spring and summer commutes, and have a five-pocket design that effortlessly combines polish with function.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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My sisters certainly haven’t lost me to Hugh.—
David Sedaris,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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If there's a better version of Madison Taylor, that would certainly be scary for any of the Wildcats opponents the rest of the way.—
Matt Zahn,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The sliders and visualizations functioned smoothly, but the interface had a minor drawback.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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And things don’t always go smoothly.—
Meena Thiruvengadam,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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New Yorkers, at least, can — and most definitely will — go to The Nitehawk instead.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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Water found its level on Dane’s board, though — an early- to mid-Round 2 landing spot definitely feels like a safer bet for the Alabama QB.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Likewise, parents should take it easy when dealing with your kids.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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Some umbrellas are designed with an easy-push-button open and closure feature that allows users to conveniently push a button to retract the umbrella.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The scrutiny of fame has always been dehumanizing, though the ubiquity of the modern-day comment section has surely accelerated and exaggerated its cruelty.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Raven Johnson, point guard, South Carolina Johnson doesn’t necessarily fit the mold of what Golden State does offensively, but with a need at backup point guard, the Valkyries could surely use the defensive tenacity Johnson brings.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Information on which vehicles hold their value best isn’t readily accessible, but savvy shoppers can use it to pick a vehicle that depreciates less than average over the long haul.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The spokesperson claimed the Deportation Data Project’s work is inaccurate, even though the project publishes data that comes directly from ICE itself, which the federal agency has stopped making readily available to the general public.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Alex and Ed join forces to convince Kelly to join them in what will absolutely, definitely, for sure be Alex’s first-ever shot.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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My credit is almost back to something respectable but my bank account sure isn’t.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Easily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easily. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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