as in easily
without difficulty
you're not going to get off lightly if they catch you!
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Recent Examples of lightly
The Court does not reach its conclusion lightly.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
These accusations must not be taken lightly; duty requires they be fully investigated.
—Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
The house silhouette embraces classic proportions and is characterized by a natural, lightly padded shoulder with gentle roping at the sleevehead.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
The interview, lightly edited for clarity, appears below.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
These accusations must not be taken lightly; duty requires they be fully investigated.
—Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
The house silhouette embraces classic proportions and is characterized by a natural, lightly padded shoulder with gentle roping at the sleevehead.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
The interview, lightly edited for clarity, appears below.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for lightly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightly
Adverb
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Just nine miles away from the resort, the terrain is easily accessible but best navigated with an expert.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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This source of damage is easily avoided by purchasing manure and hay from a reputable source and asking if the source material was treated with aminopyralid.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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The pace was fast but organized, with a cast and crew experienced enough to keep production moving smoothly day after day.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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The museum is home to historic aircraft, space vehicles, and aviation artifacts, and volunteers like Connor help keep operations running smoothly.—
Kennedy Cook,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
Adverb
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The classic court-style design blends sporty and timeless details in a way that feels effortlessly cool.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Still, her figures’ blond-and-rose bodies continue to effortlessly capture our eye in their baby-doll come-hitherness.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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Want to hop on this childlike, fun-loving, and easy-going bandwagon?—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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During an Air Quality Alert, the best action is to take it easy during the hottest part of the day.—
David Yeomans,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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These residents wander freely, interact with one another and the environment, form friendships, spark rivalries, confess love, marry and even have children.—
Jason Bennett,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2026
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As acidity rises during fermentation, these proteins stop floating freely and begin linking together into a microscopic network that traps water, fat and nutrients.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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In the race to build housing more efficiently and affordably, 3D printing is becoming increasingly viable and popular.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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To manage all of this complexity, the airline built its own AI system to help its tug drivers move bags more efficiently, like a ridesharing algorithm.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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The challenge is in the data not being readily available, contextualized or integrated.—
John Clemons,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Gourmet is a term that refers to high-quality or specialty foods that are considered superior to what’s readily available at the grocery store.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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“Lightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightly. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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