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
The 10-time Pro Bowler could provide something of a safety net behind Smith, and his acquisition would be relatively painless from a financial standpoint.
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Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
One study, for example, points out that older patients are more likely to have subtle, painless symptoms compared to their younger counterparts.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 7 Oct. 2025
On the day of the operation, a painless environment is provided with local anesthesia.
—Lyssanoel Frater, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
The $750 monthlies are pretty painless (though the building is self-managed) and get you a 49-square-foot storage locker in addition to the five closets throughout the apartment.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 29 Sep. 2025
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Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
One study, for example, points out that older patients are more likely to have subtle, painless symptoms compared to their younger counterparts.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 7 Oct. 2025
On the day of the operation, a painless environment is provided with local anesthesia.
—Lyssanoel Frater, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
The $750 monthlies are pretty painless (though the building is self-managed) and get you a 49-square-foot storage locker in addition to the five closets throughout the apartment.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painless
Adjective
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These are a great place to stash in-flight essentials, and Arlo Skye’s options boast plenty of pockets to keep your passport, tech, water bottle, and other travel essentials in easy reach.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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Subway is bundling the taste of traditional Thanksgiving into a fast, easy-to-eat, and cost-effective option for those who don’t have the time, money, or resources to prepare a full Thanksgiving meal.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The TikTok-beloved Dyson Supersonic is designed to protect hair from extreme heat damage and frizz while leaving locks extra smooth and shiny.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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The hatch handles well and has a smooth ride quality.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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According to Bruce Blair, a former Air Force launch officer and nuclear policy expert, between 1962 and the mid-1970s the most powerful digits on the globe were simple – eight zeros.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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That something as simple as a COVID vaccine might improve survival in cancer patients receiving standard immunotherapy has taken oncologists by surprise — in a good way.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Chinese retailer, known for its range of cheap ultra-fast-fashion clothing and criticisms of its labor and environmental practices, is nestled on the sixth floor of a more than century-old building in Paris, a city famous for high-end fashion and a recent green push.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The other side of this has been the money in the industry’s pivot first to cheaper talk shows, which don’t innovate enough to merit much critique, and now to a second pivot to turn those interview shows into video series, which makes podcasts more friendly on TikTok and Instagram and YouTube.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Painless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painless. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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