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
While the French Open’s finances aren’t readily available online, its peers’ numbers are.
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Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 1 June 2026
While cow's milk is more readily available, goat and sheep milk also offer these incredible benefits.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Grab taxis are readily available.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
Archer and Joby are establishing significant footprints already with bets in the Middle East, where regulators and governments have readily embraced the new tech.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026
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Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 1 June 2026
While cow's milk is more readily available, goat and sheep milk also offer these incredible benefits.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Grab taxis are readily available.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
Archer and Joby are establishing significant footprints already with bets in the Middle East, where regulators and governments have readily embraced the new tech.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readily
Adverb
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Curling tomato leaves are certainly alarming, but sometimes the cause is rather simple.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Who should the Knicks rather play?—
Bob Harkins,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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Just nine miles away from the resort, the terrain is easily accessible but best navigated with an expert.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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This source of damage is easily avoided by purchasing manure and hay from a reputable source and asking if the source material was treated with aminopyralid.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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The author, Arthur Koestler, wrote it to explore how a dedicated Communist could bring himself willingly to admit to absurd crimes.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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Interim leaders willingly accept responsibility during moments of uncertainty, instability and organizational vulnerability.—
Mariama Boney,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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Dakota Johnson has the ability to make any garment look effortlessly chic.—
Michel Mejía,
Glamour,
30 May 2026
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Linen sets have a way of looking effortlessly polished, and this one is no exception.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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However, history tells us that the first thing that Hollywood tries to do with a blockbuster is figure out not only how to do it again but to also turn it into a reliable pipeline — preferably one that can start to deliver in Q4 2027.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
2 June 2026
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Everyone is either a performer — preferably a star — or an audience member.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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An event of this magnitude requires significant planning, personnel, equipment and cooperation to go smoothly.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
31 May 2026
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Breathing, movement, swallowing — all of it depends on this communication working smoothly.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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Butlers here are called Aris Meehas, a historical Maldivian reference to someone assigned to serve royalty—thankfully, interactions are more easy-going than overly deferential.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The vocals breathe easy, and Skinner’s touch is light.—
Arman Khan,
Pitchfork,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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On their run to the final, PSG scored so freely — six against Bayern Munich, four against Liverpool, eight against Chelsea.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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But until now, nobody had tested what these compounds do to fish living freely in a natural ecosystem.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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“Readily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readily. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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