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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2
as in easily
without difficulty
always gives directions that are readily understood
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Recent Examples of readily
Appleby allegedly had enemies, something that was readily apparent to police after someone fatally shot him about 20 minutes before midnight on May 26, 2023, on 41st Street and San Pablo Avenue in Emeryville.
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
The staff is also readily available to assist whenever needed, adding an extra layer of ease for guests who may require additional support during their stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
The trend is worrisome for some politics watchers because weapons are readily available when voters get riled by their leaders and disputes go beyond harsh words.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
College students living on campus may not have required documents readily available.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
The staff is also readily available to assist whenever needed, adding an extra layer of ease for guests who may require additional support during their stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
The trend is worrisome for some politics watchers because weapons are readily available when voters get riled by their leaders and disputes go beyond harsh words.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
College students living on campus may not have required documents readily available.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readily
Adverb
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Screeners aren’t meant to diagnose learning disabilities like dyslexia, but rather identify areas where kids could use additional support.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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And Germany specifically has rather strict speech laws that strongly limit criticism of Israel, part of Germany’s attempts to atone for its central role in the Holocaust.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Miller retired ahead of the 2014 midterm elections, and Aguilar easily nabbed the seat.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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In general, the State Department encourages all international travelers to sign up for its Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), a free service that provides urgent alerts and allows the department to more easily locate and contact Americans in an emergency.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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Torres Maldonado then willingly exited the car and was arrested.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Other clergy have willingly faced arrest for their advocacy on behalf of immigrants, seeing it as a moral calling.—
Laura E. Alexander,
The Conversation,
10 Feb. 2026
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Of course, standard service like checking you in, unpacking your luggage, and arranging your room and amenities to your liking is taken care of effortlessly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Score top wardrobe picks like an everyday V-neck tee ($9), memory foam fuzzy slippers ($6), and an effortlessly cute workout skirt ($8).—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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Does the area receive at least six hours of direct sunlight every day, preferably in the afternoon rather than the morning?—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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As the weather warms up, consider investing in a few high-quality tees, preferably 100% cotton options that’ll wash and age best.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2026
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The humanoid is also seen performing controlled forward slips before smoothly getting back on its feet with movements that closely resemble human motion.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Introduce a Städdag cleaning day to keep your home running smoothly while building camaraderie in your family.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2026
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While the resolution to this dilemma ends up somewhat easy, the film remains an alluring liberal power fantasy about challenging systems from within.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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The more contemporary version simply stirs the noodles into a smooth sauce made with an easy-melting cheese product, no baking required.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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For many, that represents the appeal of backcountry skiing — a chance to test yourself against the terrain and to roam freely across the pristine snow, unbounded by groomed runs.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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How To Get 'Kaleidoscope' Abelia To Bloom Abelias bloom freely, with a flush of flowers in spring and sporadic blooms throughout summer.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Readily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readily. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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