as in easily
without difficulty
handily whipped up a fluffy meringue and spread it on the pie
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Recent Examples of handily
We were supposed to be up handily into April, but the S & P had a 15% year-to-date drawdown by April 8.
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
The Washington Commanders have a record of 3-4, including a defeating the Los Angeles Chargers, who handily beat the Chiefs in KC’s season opener in Brazil.
—Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
But Maduro remained in power, despite appearing to have lost elections handily last year.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
The Nighthawks won their first two games handily, then lost three straight and were 4-4 in mid-September.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
The Washington Commanders have a record of 3-4, including a defeating the Los Angeles Chargers, who handily beat the Chiefs in KC’s season opener in Brazil.
—Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
But Maduro remained in power, despite appearing to have lost elections handily last year.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
The Nighthawks won their first two games handily, then lost three straight and were 4-4 in mid-September.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handily
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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
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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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Their cozy texture and slim profile feel like a nod to the viral $1,200 Miu Miu x New Balance trainers, and also channel the minimalist look of Vince’s easy-going suede styles.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Things didn't always go very easy.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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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
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“Handily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handily. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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