1
as in simple
involving minimal difficulty or effort
a minor problem with an easy solution
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2
as in susceptible
readily taken advantage of
senior citizens who are easy prey for scam artists
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3
as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
my favorite easy chair for watching TV
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as in soft
tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others
despite her easy approach to discipline, she had a remarkably well-behaved class
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as in easily
without difficulty
we can make the trip in four hours easy
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an easy task
easy reading
an easy installation
a simple installation
an uncomplicated installation
an effortless installation
a foolproof installation
a quick installation
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Recent Examples of easy
Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Reconstituting the nation’s storm-prediction resources won’t be easy.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
Chris Ballard and company can breathe easy, because this likely was a dream scenario for the Colts — arguably, the league’s most tight end-needy team heading into the draft.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Signing up is easy, and you’ll be automatically enrolled in online training.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Reconstituting the nation’s storm-prediction resources won’t be easy.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
Adverb
Big messages can go down easy — or even slightly disguised — in immersive entertainment.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
Chris Ballard and company can breathe easy, because this likely was a dream scenario for the Colts — arguably, the league’s most tight end-needy team heading into the draft.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for easy
Adjective
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Trevon Williams, who did not escape from the New Orleans jail, was charged with 10 counts of being a principal to simple escape, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced on May 23.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Related Stories 13 Under-The-Radar Activities And Experiences In Key West The 11 Best Key West Restaurants On The Water Rooms And Rates The rooms are bright, cheerful, and simple, with colorful coastal touches in artwork and decorative items like pillows.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Recent research shows rural SMEs, those based outside city limits, may be more susceptible to financial risk posed by climate hazards.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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These mutations can make the cancer more aggressive but also potentially susceptible to a specific type of drug called a PARP inhibitor, especially if the cancer becomes resistant to hormone therapy.—
Jason P. Joseph,
The Conversation,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Your breakthrough is waiting on the other side of what feels comfortable.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Perhaps British director Matt Palmer and his co-writer Donald McLeary just aren’t comfortable with the very American milieu (despite a Canadian production) or genre tropes at hand.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The interior of my bZ Limited was comfortable, trimmed in appealing soft materials and roomy.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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Their texture is soft and literally melts in your mouth.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
2 June 2025
Adverb
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The old hierarchies from civilian life can easily reassert themselves in the military.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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She's not only created a new version of the monster, named Henry, but trying to bring all monsters under her control, and Dracula is not going down easily.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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On the palate, a warm, smooth texture that balances beautifully with its off-dry character.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The steering was responsive in my time in neighborhoods, shopping districts and along wide, smooth roads that curved between corporate campuses and public parks.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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All in all, this strapless bra provided a snug fit on our tester's large bust and maintained its quality during the testing period.—
Michelle Rostamian,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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To complete your sleep setup, check out more bedroom essentials below: The Best Mattress Toppers That Take Comfort to Another Level: From cooling to plush picks, shop this extra bedding layer for a snug night’s sleep.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
20 May 2025
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This includes reviewing charitable structures and preparing for legislative shifts.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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After repeatedly refusing to pay the city, I was presented with an opportunity to make a charitable donation in exchange for the case being dismissed.—
Emily Trainham,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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“Easy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easy. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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