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as in unchallenging
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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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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Recent Examples of easy
Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Anrabess 2-piece Lounge Set This best-selling tracksuit is the easiest way to look put-together at the airport.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
The sing-along of it all ushered in an easy-going air that lingered for most of the show.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
It’s also coated in scratch-resistant enamel that’s easy to clean and great for presenting on a tablescape.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Anrabess 2-piece Lounge Set This best-selling tracksuit is the easiest way to look put-together at the airport.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Some classes would be difficult, others laughably easy; grades would be uniformly high; and, in any case, there would be plenty to do outside of class.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
The sing-along of it all ushered in an easy-going air that lingered for most of the show.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for easy
Adjective
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And then the arresting sight of a pumpkin patch, apocalyptic spheres of swamp-green or orangeade, only good for cattle fodder, too unchallenging to grow, so not as interesting to cook with.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Aug. 2025
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As America has become more divided politically and economically, and the rate of technological change has accelerated, there is something comforting and unchallenging about Morgan’s tales of minor indignities, something that reminds people of how much everyone has in common.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Avoid using a trimmer or weed whacker close to tree trunks, as these tools may damage bark and leave fruit trees more susceptible to disease.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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In some cases, immunity from prior vaccination may have diminished over time, leaving them more susceptible if vaccine coverage falls and infections spread more widely.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Smile Dentist Play Set This new Melissa & Doug toy helps kids get comfortable with trips to the dentist through pretend play at home.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Thiaw, aged 24 and capped three times by Germany, is comfortable on the ball, can play in a high line and is good at switching play.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Take the front row, for example, where Russell was fitted with medium tires and Verstappen was on soft tires.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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These unique washcloths only need water to remove makeup like foundation, concealer, and blush, and are soft and gentle enough to wipe away stubborn mascara, eyeliner, and eyeshadow around the delicate eye area.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Still, the two main budget bills easily passed both chambers and were sent to the governor before the Senate took up the marijuana tax legislation, taking the bite out of Hall's threat.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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But now, a new study in the journal Science has demonstrated how AI could be used to easily circumvent those biosafety processes.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Jared Jewelers Bulova Phantom Watch A watch is both practical and fashionable, and this style adds a touch of sparkle to simple outfits.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Each year, as the temperature rises, the town’s regular population of around 300 swells with thousands of kids soaking up the simple pleasures of the great outdoors.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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At Iowa, as Cignetti warned his team this week, stands are snug up against the sideline and the sound can be deafening, which is why quarterback Fernando Mendoza did not audible against the Hawkeyes.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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The fit is snug and flattering, so there’s nothing unkempt about it, even though the vibe is casual.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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OpenAI’s partnerships with major companies and its plans to change its corporate structure have drawn the scrutiny of regulators, including the attorneys general of California and Delaware, who oversee charitable organizations that operate or are incorporated in their states.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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The defense then played an 11-minute video highlighting Combs’ charitable work and life as a father of seven.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Easy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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