as in easily
without difficulty
most TV sitcoms give the impression that family problems can be solved facilely and in less than 30 minutes
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Adverb
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Orbán’s departure might bring a moment of relief, but his role as spoiler can easily be filled by Slovakia’s Robert Fico, another leader allergic to Brussels.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026 -
The snake can easily strike through the bag.—
Dr. C. E. Kuschel,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Top a sheer, pale pink with chrome powder for a look thats effortlessly elegant.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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This Prettygarden piece pairs effortlessly with sandals or sneakers, looks put-together even after a day of walking, and the midi length hits in a way that works for petite frames.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The 10-year plan was running smoothly.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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The wheels glide smoothly and quietly, and the telescopic handle extends and retracts seamlessly—even when the case is fully packed.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 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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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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Tigani has centralized food preparation in an off-site kitchen and contracted with a bakery to more efficiently meet demand at the three stores.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Farmers, in turn, invest in new technologies and production systems to meet those expectations more efficiently.—
John Cleveland,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Brzustewicz, 19, will report to the Ontario Reign of the American Hockey League imminently, then be able to move freely between the AHL and NHL levels next season.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Share a story from your childhood or help a child with a project, allowing youthful happiness to exist freely.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Facilely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilely. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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