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
Robinson, who later acknowledged making the posts, handily lost the general election in the swing state.
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
Graham, a four-term senator now eyeing his fifth, has handily won every reelection bid in the past.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Lewis participated in Black activist circles in Boston, and donated sculptures to religious organizations that supported women’s rights, but her work could also play handily into the status quo.
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Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Progressive pushback Klobuchar handily won the endorsement, but not without first facing progressive party activists.
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Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
Graham, a four-term senator now eyeing his fifth, has handily won every reelection bid in the past.
—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Lewis participated in Black activist circles in Boston, and donated sculptures to religious organizations that supported women’s rights, but her work could also play handily into the status quo.
—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Progressive pushback Klobuchar handily won the endorsement, but not without first facing progressive party activists.
—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for handily
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handily
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Bear detractors may feel that Carmy is getting off too easily in this episode, and that the grace he’s shown is a bit too narratively convenient.
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Lightweight and easily portable, this cleaner can tackle stains in carpets as well as upholstered furniture, appliances and other surfaces.
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This styling approach will earn you major points for overall outfit cohesion while creating a bold look that still feels effortlessly understated.
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The best Beats Pill to date, the 2024 edition delivers high-quality wireless sound (and wired), incredible 24-hour battery life and pairs effortlessly for iPhone users.
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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.
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But these conservation efforts, including a successful campaign to ban the use of dynamite in fishing, didn't always go smoothly.
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Apps designed for trust make leaving easy.
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Blank walls can feel intimidating, but Rhea says this set of three framed prints makes decorating easy.
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Protecting customers starts with managing infrastructure efficiently and delivering the investments already underway.
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At that level, air density has dropped by close to 40 percent, which wreaks havoc on an internal combustion engine, which needs oxygen to operate efficiently.
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“Handily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handily. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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