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
Low frequencies, which bend around obstacles more easily, held up.
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Yook Jihun, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Human rights monitors are trying to keep track as detainees are loaded onto planes in shackles in parts of airports the public can't easily see.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Not everyone can identify a scam so easily.
—Lori V. Vaughan, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Panthenol and purslane extract calm and reduce visible redness, while the lightweight formula blends in easily and layers seamlessly under makeup.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
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Yook Jihun, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Human rights monitors are trying to keep track as detainees are loaded onto planes in shackles in parts of airports the public can't easily see.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Not everyone can identify a scam so easily.
—Lori V. Vaughan, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Panthenol and purslane extract calm and reduce visible redness, while the lightweight formula blends in easily and layers seamlessly under makeup.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for easily
Adverb
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Free People’s spring offering that just does that with romantic, effortlessly layerable staples that feel fresh for now—yet timeless enough to wear on repeat.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
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Luka Doncic effortlessly scored his league-leading 14th 40-point game of the season, 43 points and seven assists.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Gonzales is certainly a name to watch in Charlotte’s quarterback battle, throwing for 6,682 yards, 51 touchdowns, and 22 interceptions spanning three years at Western Carolina.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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For families While the friendly staff and spacious rooms are certainly hospitable to families, the overall vibe takes its cues from the neighborhood–chic, cool, and largely for adults.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Your calm presence makes agreements work smoothly.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Document decisions so next week’s tasks start smoothly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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There are nearby fishing villages that are definitely worth visiting, but no other places to stay within a 30-minute drive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Oh no, they’re definitely entwined.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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All through the years in between, his willful yet easy-looking dominance carried his game to new heights of public enthusiasm, the sight of a charming, unmatchable demigod inspiring millions of ordinary Americans to hit the links.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Henderson Ave Dry White The Riesling grapes that make up 100% of this easy-drinking white from Henderson Ave are sourced from Miranda Vineyard in Dundee Hills, Oregon.—
Kate Bernot,
Outside,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Their vile chants are surely loud enough to be heard from 25 feet away.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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If one door closes, another one will surely open, and that is what 000 reminds us.—
Olivia Munson,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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During Combs’ high-profile federal criminal trial last summer, his attorneys readily admitted Combs was physically violent with Ventura during the course of their decade-long relationship.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Wood will readily absorb moisture, and using too much water increases the risk of it soaking through your finish.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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History may not repeat, but it sure as hell has a tendency to trigger the occasional sense of déjà vu.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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For a man behind a franchise that’s known for platforming outspoken women, Andy Cohen sure seems offended by Sarah Michelle Gellar‘s criticism of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Easily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easily. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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