as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
getting paid to watch and review movies seems like a painless way to earn a living
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Recent Examples of painless
Make approvals swift, clear and painless, even if your internal processes are extensive.
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Sal Rehmetullah, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
If these urine biomarkers live up to their promise in future studies, earlier and more accurate prostate cancer screening could soon be as simple — and painless — as a trip to the bathroom.
—Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
While the rationale behind tariffs is to reduce dependence on foreign adversaries and strengthen domestic industries, the transition will not be painless and there will be unintended consequences.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
While a construction project is certainly a major commitment (as is any home purchase, of course), there are many resources available to make the process as painless and rewarding as possible.
—Kayla Mai, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2025
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Sal Rehmetullah, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
If these urine biomarkers live up to their promise in future studies, earlier and more accurate prostate cancer screening could soon be as simple — and painless — as a trip to the bathroom.
—Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
While the rationale behind tariffs is to reduce dependence on foreign adversaries and strengthen domestic industries, the transition will not be painless and there will be unintended consequences.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
While a construction project is certainly a major commitment (as is any home purchase, of course), there are many resources available to make the process as painless and rewarding as possible.
—Kayla Mai, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painless
Adjective
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Lucy says early on that love is easy, but dating is difficult.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2025
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In South Florida, the one-day event will run from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Snapper Creek USPS post office, 11000 SW 104th St. The event is designed to make the process easier for both adults and minors applying for a U.S. passport for the first time, using Form DS-11.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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The switches used in the keyboard are pre-lubricated and installed alongside Poron and PET foam layers which provide smooth keystrokes and a pleasant sound.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Many companies use a Teflon die to shape the pasta, but this creates a super smooth finished product.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Track what brings business Your process on LinkedIn is simple.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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White is easy, simple, and many times, the best choice for a clean slate.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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This means some fans will be watching Messi for as little as $4, which is a far cry from the cheapest seats being cast at $349 when the draw was made in December.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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In January, the cheapest seat at Hard Rock Stadium cost $230 on Ticketmaster, which is FIFA's official ticket sales platform.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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“Painless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painless. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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