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
In the round of four, Kegel's Inn handily bested Clifford's Supper Club with almost 75% of the votes.
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Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The Fretboard brew took down the heavy favorite handily, 185-137.
—Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2026
While some experts insist that a good face cream can handily tend to the skin around the eyes, others argue that a cream specifically designed for the delicate area is worth the investment.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
The city is likely to handily break that record every day this week through at least Friday, with temperatures forecast to reach 88 on Monday before climbing past 90 on Tuesday and reaching 92 by Thursday.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The Fretboard brew took down the heavy favorite handily, 185-137.
—Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2026
While some experts insist that a good face cream can handily tend to the skin around the eyes, others argue that a cream specifically designed for the delicate area is worth the investment.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
The city is likely to handily break that record every day this week through at least Friday, with temperatures forecast to reach 88 on Monday before climbing past 90 on Tuesday and reaching 92 by Thursday.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handily
Adverb
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That’s easily the highest figure among the 11 counties in the Charlotte metro region.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The ingredients in mayonnaise — an emulsion of oil, eggs and acid (lemon juice or vinegar) — can easily replace those individual components in cake batter, especially chocolate cake where the cocoa powder can mask any hint of mayonnaise.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Free People’s spring offering that just does that with romantic, effortlessly layerable staples that feel fresh for now—yet timeless enough to wear on repeat.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
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Luka Doncic effortlessly scored his league-leading 14th 40-point game of the season, 43 points and seven assists.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Your calm presence makes agreements work smoothly.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Document decisions so next week’s tasks start smoothly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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All through the years in between, his willful yet easy-looking dominance carried his game to new heights of public enthusiasm, the sight of a charming, unmatchable demigod inspiring millions of ordinary Americans to hit the links.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Henderson Ave Dry White The Riesling grapes that make up 100% of this easy-drinking white from Henderson Ave are sourced from Miranda Vineyard in Dundee Hills, Oregon.—
Kate Bernot,
Outside,
30 Mar. 2026
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Black soldier fly larvae efficiently break down organic waste into nutrient-rich compost, which is then used as a sustainable feed for chickens and fish.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Just six of those came in the second half and the Bruins took better care of the ball while running their offense more efficiently, but sloppy play and frustration have flared up despite the Bruins’ veteran leadership.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Handily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handily. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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