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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However, this is most easily observed in the most luminous and/or the most massive stars, such as stars in the asymptotic giant branch phase.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026 -
Lighter damage often heals easily on its own, but deeper burns destroy both surface and deeper tissues.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Automet Leather Blazer Leather outerwear never goes out of style, and this $20 blazer pairs effortlessly with everything, like casual jeans and a tank and an evening dress and heels.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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The effortlessly cool style was embraced by everyone's favorite American in Paris, Emily Cooper, in a variety of tweeds.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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That approach may help institutions manage giant pools of capital smoothly.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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During my visit, a host escorted me through off-limits corridors and underground tunnels that keep the massive resort running smoothly.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Two wet bars facilitate easy entertaining.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2026
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This makes updating easy and leaves the SaaS companies with the responsibility of storing customer data and keeping it safe.—
The Motley Fool,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Since 2024, the system has been made readily available for research purposes.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Despite its compact size, its powerful motor readily sucks up dirt, dust, and more debris.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Owning silver is easy, but selling it efficiently takes planning.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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The nature of emergency medicine involves moving quickly and efficiently from patient to patient, often with little-to-no breaks or no emotional downtime.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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The property features 600 feet of private waterfront—Le Sereno is one of the few hotels that only allows hotel guests to use their beach club—and children will scramble to snorkel with sea turtles, who swim freely in the bay.—
Molly Barstein,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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Our campaign finance system contains a dangerous loophole created by the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision that allows corporations with substantial foreign ownership to spend freely in federal, state, and local races.—
Michael Gianaris,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Facilely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilely. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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