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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Auditors keep an eye on spending, but the government has in the past limited interruptions so that programs run smoothly.—
Amy Maxmen,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Shoppers found the wheels and handle moved smoothly, too.—
Erin Cavoto,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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In a similar vein, Japanese media startups and companies might express a desire to expand overseas, but their content continues to be local focused, with less thought and effort devoted to translating distinctly Japanese content to be easily consumed by international audiences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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While not all spending or financial sources have been disclosed publicly, Democrats easily outspent a Republican campaign by as much as four-to-one.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Farktop Oversized Trench Coat A trench coat is the ultimate transitional layer, and this oversized style delivers that effortlessly cool silhouette.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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The style is the ultimate chameleon — the neutral black hue pairs effortlessly with jeans, skirts, and dresses of all colors.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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As circulation improves, the tissues become more pliable, oxygen and nutrients reach the healing fibers more efficiently, and waste products are flushed out.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
11 Nov. 2025
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From health care delivery to back-end operations, VA is looking to AI to meet its mission more efficiently and effectively.—
Adam Stone,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The verdict This easy-going spot makes for a welcome change from stuffy hotels.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
5 Jan. 2026
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Designed with travel in mind, this lightweight yet shockingly spacious pack provides ample space for all of your necessities, including features like a padded laptop compartment, a scratch-resistant glasses compartment, and easy-carry top handles.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Countries like China let their industries pollute freely, dumping chemicals into rivers, pumping toxins into the air and throwing plastics into the ocean.—
Chip Lamarca,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Harvard University's president took a jab at the school's faculty in a recent podcast, saying that activism in the classroom has led to student fears of speaking freely.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Fluently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluently. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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