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 at Mercedes, George Russell handily beat Hamilton over one lap, with the same being true in his short time with Ferrari.
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Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
That series, which Bateman starred in and also directed, garnered critical acclaim and Emmy statues handily.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Though Klairmont’s collection will cease to exist, there is another nearby auto museum about 90 minutes outside Chicago in Volo, Illinois, called — handily enough — the Volo Museum.
—Nina Metz, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Hortman handily won reelection in District 34B and past districts that covered a similar footprint.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 17 Sep. 2025
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Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
That series, which Bateman starred in and also directed, garnered critical acclaim and Emmy statues handily.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Though Klairmont’s collection will cease to exist, there is another nearby auto museum about 90 minutes outside Chicago in Volo, Illinois, called — handily enough — the Volo Museum.
—Nina Metz, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Hortman handily won reelection in District 34B and past districts that covered a similar footprint.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handily
Adverb
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Still, the two main budget bills easily passed both chambers and were sent to the governor before the Senate took up the marijuana tax legislation, taking the bite out of Hall's threat.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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But now, a new study in the journal Science has demonstrated how AI could be used to easily circumvent those biosafety processes.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The sweater’s hip-skimming length and relaxed cut result in a fit that feels effortlessly lived-in (not sloppy), while its wear-with-anything design is easy to style.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The effortlessly stylish travelers who breeze through terminals looking fresh.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Sometimes, sparkling numbers don’t translate as smoothly to a true starting capacity.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Lead stores energy in batteries, shields against radiation, gives glass crystal its brilliance, and makes paint more luminous and cars run more smoothly.—
Tom Frieden,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The sing-along of it all ushered in an easy-going air that lingered for most of the show.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
23 Sep. 2025
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Also known as pot marigold, calendula is famous for its sunny yellow or orange flowers and their easy-going nature.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
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According to a report from the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the new form of manufacturing will produce rockets and satellites as efficiently as auto plants make cars.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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At the time, Niccol said Starbucks needed to operate more efficiently and increase accountability for decisions.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Handily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handily. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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