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
While Musk and his groups spent $20 million backing Schimel, the former Waukesha County judge lost handily to the liberal candidate Crawford by 10-percentage points.
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Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 8 Apr. 2026
South Carolina handily upset previously unbeaten UConn 62-48 Friday night after UCLA handled Texas 51-42.
—Greg Cote
april 5, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
UConn also beat South Carolina handily during the 2024-25 regular season.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
UConn also beat South Carolina handily during the 2024-25 regular season.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 8 Apr. 2026
South Carolina handily upset previously unbeaten UConn 62-48 Friday night after UCLA handled Texas 51-42.
—Greg Cote
april 5, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
UConn also beat South Carolina handily during the 2024-25 regular season.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
UConn also beat South Carolina handily during the 2024-25 regular season.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handily
Adverb
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Werner said the parking lot is known to have coyotes at night, which could have easily harmed such a small dog.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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The musical’s score by Ingrid Michaelson isn’t traditionally melodic, with big leaps from note to note that can easily strain a singer’s voice.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Protective bumpers on the front and back help guard against scratches and dents, while four smooth-rolling wheels keep things moving effortlessly through crowded terminals.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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They’re made from a cotton-blend fabric that keeps you cool on steamy spring and summer commutes, and have a five-pocket design that effortlessly combines polish with function.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The bias cut drapes smoothly, and the mocha dot print (my favorite option) adds a subtle statement without feeling too loud.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
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Addressing these early helps prevent avoidable friction and keeps daily life running smoothly.—
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Garlicky breadcrumbs, salty parm, and sweet snap peas make eating your greens extra easy.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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How to Cook Filet Mignon in the Broiler Learning how to cook filet mignon in the broiler makes serving an extra-special meal unbelievably easy.—
Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Near-term focus on strategic acquisitions and opportunity to scale efficiently.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Viking river cruise cabins are usually 200 square feet, so every bit of space should be used efficiently.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Handily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handily. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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