as in smoothly
without difficulty
fluently negotiates even the most challenging slalom courses
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Recent Examples of fluently
Guides know which neighborhoods to avoid, speak the language fluently in places where a barrier could leave you vulnerable, and signal to potential threats that you’re already accompanied — a real factor in destinations like Colombia, where a guide is essential for both safety and navigation.
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Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
The cosmopolitan nature of UAE society means Arabic has ceded ground in daily life, to the point where even some Arab children don’t speak it fluently.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
Robinson, meanwhile, delivered Leo a Chicago flag pin and remarked on how the pope was fluently hyperlocal, name-checking the Catholic school Robinson attended, Mount Carmel, even specific city streets such as Kedzie, Augusta and Damen.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The policy acknowledges that future lawyers will need to use artificial intelligence fluently.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Efira and Okamoto would each spend parts of the film speaking in the other woman’s language – not fluently, but intelligibly enough to perform.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026
In Paris, Safonov started learning French and already speaks the language fluently.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
English is taught as a second language in schools early on, so nearly every Icelander speaks it fluently.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
In Iceland, English is taught as a second language in schools early on, so nearly every Icelander speaks it fluently.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
The cosmopolitan nature of UAE society means Arabic has ceded ground in daily life, to the point where even some Arab children don’t speak it fluently.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
Robinson, meanwhile, delivered Leo a Chicago flag pin and remarked on how the pope was fluently hyperlocal, name-checking the Catholic school Robinson attended, Mount Carmel, even specific city streets such as Kedzie, Augusta and Damen.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The policy acknowledges that future lawyers will need to use artificial intelligence fluently.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Efira and Okamoto would each spend parts of the film speaking in the other woman’s language – not fluently, but intelligibly enough to perform.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026
In Paris, Safonov started learning French and already speaks the language fluently.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
English is taught as a second language in schools early on, so nearly every Icelander speaks it fluently.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
In Iceland, English is taught as a second language in schools early on, so nearly every Icelander speaks it fluently.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluently
Adverb
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During the 2024 election, officials received a record number of bomb threats, though Barton said elections went very smoothly, mostly because officials were prepared.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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That said, everyone could benefit from completing a few simple household maintenance tasks on the weekend in order to ensure things flow more smoothly over the course of the busy work week ahead.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
Adverb
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Insider tip Costa Rica's South Pacific Coast is easily accessible via Sansa Airlines, Costa Rica's domestic carrier.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Marlowe is not easily replaceable, especially if the Nuggets follow the trend of going younger and less experienced.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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Pivoting effortlessly from family man to ruthless felon, Cranston once again puts his acting range on full display, with a nuanced performance that is underscored by the knowledge that the slightest misstep could cost him — and his family — their lives.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Lightweight, breathable coverups layer effortlessly for beach-to-boardwalk versatility.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Adverb
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But since its inception, the system has been more restrictive and worked less efficiently than some schools and athletes might have hoped.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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In many situations, repairing a system makes sense when the unit is relatively young, the repair is affordable, the issue is isolated and the system continues to operate efficiently.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Adverb
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The sale features impressive savings on patio furniture, area rugs, Adirondack chairs, and clever storage solutions that make handling household clutter easy.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Branch Water builds on that idea of clean, minimal ingredients while borrowing the easy-drinking spirit and citrus notes of Ranch Water.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
Adverb
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The Glen Canyon Institute and canyon activists for years have argued that Lake Powell should be drained and the Colorado River allowed to again flow freely through Glen Canyon.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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The extra water allows laundry to agitate more freely during the wash cycle, which can be helpful with bulky items.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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“Fluently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluently. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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