painlessly

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of painlessly Where fruit pies and galettes take painstaking time and attention, cobblers and the like come together quickly and painlessly. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 June 2026 Before dismissing this activity or just trying to get through it, recognize your tendency to view nearly everything as a situation from which to extricate yourself as quickly and painlessly as possible. — Charles Yu, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 Harrison uses this bag to go to and from the laundromat painlessly. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026 Politicians would like to believe that rising health-insurance costs result from bloated hospital budgets, physician overpayments, or administrative waste—problems that could be trimmed away painlessly. — Chris Pope, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026 Users asked questions like how to painlessly kill themselves, how to write suicide notes, how to make meth and how to hack other apps. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026 The new AllergE patch, on the other hand, would painlessly and continuously provide IgE readings via the skin throughout at-risk periods, such as during and after meals. — New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2025 Bendy and flexible to gently comb through hair without tugging, pulling, or roughing up hair with tension, this unfurls any tangles and knots painlessly, thanks to the flexible bristles. — Brianna Peters, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025 The investigation revealed that Mitteness had been researching ways to painlessly kill an elderly person, authorities said. — Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for painlessly
Adverb
  • That minor viral hiccup passed easily because of Freeman’s apologies and Williams owning up to his mistake.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Intel made a big push to boost efficiency after its 14th-generation desktop chips, which were known for drawing a lot of power and easily hitting thermal limits.
    — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Guides, travel hosts, crew members, chefs, specialists, and partners form an extraordinary team around the guests, sharing their knowledge, anticipating needs, and quietly ensuring that the journey unfolds effortlessly.
    — Guy Bigiaoui, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Plus, its space-saving footprint fits effortlessly onto crowded home office desks or tight shelf spaces.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • The silver is especially concentrated around the front and crown, where her hair is swept smoothly back from her face.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The deodorants that made the cut applied smoothly without excessive residue or irritation and helped keep underarms feeling fresh throughout the day.
    — Glamour, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Company executives note that this flexibility will help GM scale vehicle production more efficiently, broaden customer reach, and improve profit margins.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Executives like Waldron say this should help the bank run more efficiently.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Their bet builder option makes creating parlays and teasers very easy.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • If plans change minutes before a meetup, offer a new time and choose a setting that keeps conversation easy.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Painlessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painlessly. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster