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readily

adverb

ˈre-də-lē

Definition of readily

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 However, guests with mobility needs should note that the entrance requires navigating a set of external steps, though hotel staff are readily available to assist. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 And lots more Android apps readily take advantage of the full inner screen because foldables have been a thing on Android for quite a while now. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026 Flexibility is key to the design; almost half of the building is devoted to a multipurpose space that can be readily subdivided into two identically sized spaces. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Then came Fuller’s abrupt departure, a writers strike, and a showrunner shuffle, all of which seem to have contributed to an identity crisis that’s readily apparent in the current version of Crystal Lake. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for readily

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Star winger Lionel Messi, the MLS leader in assists and goals, was rather silent against Cincinnati, finishing with zero shots on target and a yellow card.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
The organizers of the rally at Roseland Community Hospital Wednesday morning said the shutdown of labor and delivery services there and elsewhere is happening not because OB/GYN services are no longer needed, but is rather a sign of bad policy.

— Lauren Victory, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of rather

Adverb

But every year, millions end up in a landfill after a single use, and many are made from synthetic plastics that don't easily break down, contributing to environmental pollution.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
What concerns me is how easily people could let their guard down.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of easily

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FanDuel As an official NFL partner, FanDuel is the premier choice for building a big Super Bowl ticket thanks to an intuitive Same Game Parlay builder that effortlessly bundles the full prop menu into one slip.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
In the years since, Turner has ping-ponged between shades, effortlessly changing it up from blonde to red to brunette and back again.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of effortlessly

Adverb

Definitely go for a dip, preferably at night under the impossibly starry sky, in one of the onsen pools camouflaged into the Japanese rock garden.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles' front office ought to address the Jalen Hurts situation publicly, preferably at a press conference.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of preferably

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Making the comeback last Adapting to shoppers has not always gone smoothly.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
And so far, things seem to be operating smoothly — something local residents have grown to expect, given the high caliber of local elections officials and the careful oversight of political parties.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of smoothly

Adverb

When things are flowing, shots are going down, the game is kind of easy.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
This cardigan matching set makes getting dressed for a travel day ridiculously easy, with a cropped cardigan and coordinating bottoms that didn’t require much thought.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of easy

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Every team’s games will stream locally, with many franchises also airing contests on freely available over-the-air broadcast stations.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026
The business terms, which were originally supposed to go into effect on October 30th, appeared to give Meta permission to freely scrape the new sites that use its platforms, while using the material for AI training.

— Emma Roth, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2026

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