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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As Nicholas Royle argues, the scene of Cinna’s death can easily be treated as a version of Julius Caesar in miniature.—
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JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025 -
Plus, the oversized sweater and relaxed pants can easily be paired with other items in your fall capsule wardrobe.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The metallic accent also doesn’t go unnoticed, taking the travel-ready shoes from professional to effortlessly chic.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Styled with both a blazer and trench coat, this look effortlessly combines a pair of trendy pointed-toe suede boots with a pleated skirt to create a sexy and chic combo.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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In September, Gilligan told Entertainment Weekly that Carol's plan to figure out what's happening is not going to go smoothly.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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As a result, my 2024 eclipse experience went infinitely more smoothly than my first time around.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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That awesome effort by Cook enabled Bills QB Josh Allen to take it easy throughout much of the afternoon.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
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Congress is taking this shutdown pretty easy compared to other recent funding lapses.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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His recruiter, an elegant operative named Helen (Elizabeth McGovern), readily agrees.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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The lone star in question however, that is readily visible is Fomalhaut.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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When your body has enough B12, this process works more efficiently, which can increase your energy levels and motivation to be active.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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See below for the best tips from professional cleaners on how to clean your blinds at home easily and efficiently, without wasting your whole day wiping them down.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Auburn researchers aimed to change that by creating materials where electrons can move freely through open spaces.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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The exercises reflect Beijing's effort to expand its anti-access/area-denial, or A2/AD, capabilities – a strategy meant to keep opposing forces from entering or operating freely in nearby regions.—
Eryk Michael Smith,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Facilely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilely. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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