1
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
Then as now, artmaking was not readily considered real work, and officials prioritized the quality of the art over the quantity of artists hired.
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John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The latter is a readily available moisturizer from Avène.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2026
That is because these still-growing stellar infants are shrouded in natal blankets of gas and dust that readily block and absorb light, preventing most telescopes from seeing them.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Make your cleaning tools readily available.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
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John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The latter is a readily available moisturizer from Avène.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2026
That is because these still-growing stellar infants are shrouded in natal blankets of gas and dust that readily block and absorb light, preventing most telescopes from seeing them.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Make your cleaning tools readily available.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readily
Adverb
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Meta suggested that Kaley’s mental-health struggles were attributable not to social-media addiction but, rather, to her mother’s emotional and physical abuse and neglect, and that Kaley’s social-media use was not the source of her troubles but a way to cope with them.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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Showing an new indie film in theaters rather than taking the more common route of going directly to a streaming service or video on demand or even the regional film festival circuit is a rather radical move these days.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Orbán’s departure might bring a moment of relief, but his role as spoiler can easily be filled by Slovakia’s Robert Fico, another leader allergic to Brussels.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The snake can easily strike through the bag.—
Dr. C. E. Kuschel,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Built around a tailor’s dummy, the work represents a population remade, perhaps too willingly, from an object of warfare into a tool of commodity production.—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Officers said the girl and her mother willingly got into the man's car.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Top a sheer, pale pink with chrome powder for a look thats effortlessly elegant.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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This Prettygarden piece pairs effortlessly with sandals or sneakers, looks put-together even after a day of walking, and the midi length hits in a way that works for petite frames.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Homeowners should start with bait and traps before moving on to pesticides — preferably ready-to-use ones that don’t require mixing chemicals, the agency said.—
Hali Smith
April 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2026
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Chill disks at least 2 hours (but preferably go at least 12 hours).—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The 10-year plan was running smoothly.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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The wheels glide smoothly and quietly, and the telescopic handle extends and retracts seamlessly—even when the case is fully packed.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Likewise, parents should take it easy when dealing with your kids.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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Some umbrellas are designed with an easy-push-button open and closure feature that allows users to conveniently push a button to retract the umbrella.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Brzustewicz, 19, will report to the Ontario Reign of the American Hockey League imminently, then be able to move freely between the AHL and NHL levels next season.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Share a story from your childhood or help a child with a project, allowing youthful happiness to exist freely.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Readily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readily. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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