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as in rather
by choice or preference
she would readily give up piano lessons for a season ticket at her local ski area
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as in easily
without difficulty
always gives directions that are readily understood
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Recent Examples of readily
But this isn’t like the summer waves of the past few years, when COVID vaccines were readily available to everyone.
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Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 31 July 2025
In a hearing on July 17 where Hippler lifted a gag order that had been in place in the case since January 2023, the judge mentioned that media should not expect sealed documents to be readily available for weeks or even months after the case concluded.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2025
In the past, American society has readily advocated for behaviors that can improve lives and reduce social problems—campaigns against smoking and teen pregnancy are two examples.
—Brad Wilcox, The Atlantic, 29 July 2025
Spelt 11 grams per cup cooked Known for its nutty, sweet favor, spelt is closely related to wheat and can readily serve as a substitute in most recipes.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 15 July 2025
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Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 31 July 2025
In a hearing on July 17 where Hippler lifted a gag order that had been in place in the case since January 2023, the judge mentioned that media should not expect sealed documents to be readily available for weeks or even months after the case concluded.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2025
In the past, American society has readily advocated for behaviors that can improve lives and reduce social problems—campaigns against smoking and teen pregnancy are two examples.
—Brad Wilcox, The Atlantic, 29 July 2025
Spelt 11 grams per cup cooked Known for its nutty, sweet favor, spelt is closely related to wheat and can readily serve as a substitute in most recipes.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readily
Adverb
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His goal was never a quick ceasefire but rather the gradual normalization of Russian territorial conquest through the legitimizing embrace of American diplomacy.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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This isn't a passing fad, but rather a movement that combines aesthetics, practicality, and a nod to the minimalist sophistication that dominates current trends.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
16 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Those that are too short or too simple or too easily guessed.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Wohler read it the whole way and easily picked it off.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Or, perhaps preferably, turn away from watermarks and towards tactics that can positively prove an image’s authenticity, such as content credentials.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025
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Extra Tips For Best Results To get the most out of using vinegar in your laundry, here are a few extra tips to make sure your clothes come out soft and fresh every time: Always dilute your vinegar with water, preferably a 1:1 ratio, to prevent unexpected damage.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Of course those who can command the spotlight do not easy relinquish it.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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Levity comes very easy to Jack, because the times are pretty dark.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
11 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Children roam freely, and elders are embraced as essential members of the community.—
Chrissy Tracey,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Laws intended to prevent excessive exploitation went mostly unenforced in the rural northwest, allowing the continuation of what was virtually a chattel system in which workers could be bought, sold, and transported freely.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Readily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readily. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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