as in smoothly
without difficulty
fluently negotiates even the most challenging slalom courses
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Recent Examples of fluently
The press release included a photograph of Morales Reyes and a segment of one of the letters, days after investigators concluded Morales Reyes almost certainly did not write it, since Morales Reyes does not fluently speak or write in English.
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Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Highly creative thinkers seem to modulate these transitions more flexibly and fluently.
—Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
Manheim speaks music fluently, having grown up in New York immersed in the ska scene of the 1990s.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
In his essay, Suleyman argued that the coming wave of AI will not just speak fluently or generate images on command.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Alexander-Arnold’s attacking output will not concern the manager, as long as the team as a whole links up fluently, presses well and maintains an organised out-of-possession shape.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
Some lack legal representation while others are unable to speak English fluently.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
From sensitive to powerful – the pneumatic lightweight robot can fluently perform the natural movements of an elephant’s trunk and an octopus’s tentacle.
—Evan Ackermanerico Guizzo, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Mar. 2017
Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Highly creative thinkers seem to modulate these transitions more flexibly and fluently.
—Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
Manheim speaks music fluently, having grown up in New York immersed in the ska scene of the 1990s.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
In his essay, Suleyman argued that the coming wave of AI will not just speak fluently or generate images on command.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Alexander-Arnold’s attacking output will not concern the manager, as long as the team as a whole links up fluently, presses well and maintains an organised out-of-possession shape.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
Some lack legal representation while others are unable to speak English fluently.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
From sensitive to powerful – the pneumatic lightweight robot can fluently perform the natural movements of an elephant’s trunk and an octopus’s tentacle.
—Evan Ackermanerico Guizzo, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluently
Adverb
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These price adjustments are meant to keep deliveries moving smoothly during the high-volume months of November and December.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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The robot also connects smoothly via Ethernet and power ports.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The elastic waistband on the pants and the loose fit of the entire ensemble make this set move easily with your body while still maintaining its shape.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the durable Saffiano leather won’t scratch as easily as softer, smoother leathers.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 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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This innovation enables disaggregated AI inferencing, allowing hardware to be used more efficiently while still meeting demanding performance and cost requirements.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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In contrast, newer editions are more user-friendly, quicker to install, and allow organizations to implement, customize, and utilize them more efficiently.—
Jason Phillips,
AZCentral.com,
27 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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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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“Fluently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluently. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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