as in effortlessly
without difficulty
we proceeded smoothly to the next stage of the project
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Adverb
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The Undertaker is also training Jelly Roll to team with Randy Orton as the pair will wrestle Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul at WWE's SummerSlam. Music City, more than ever, could easily double as America's pop cultural epicenter.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025 -
Things happen, our heroes react, a potentially world-ending crisis is easily averted and everything is wrapped up in time for dinner.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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This sleek, mock-neck jumpsuit makes travel-day dressing incredibly easy.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 July 2025
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Pairings that go down easy and offer just enough zag.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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But one of the most intriguing aspects of the new model could be MLS’ ability to reach foreign audiences far more efficiently than in previous relationships with foreign cable networks.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Both of us want to do things as quickly and efficiently as possible.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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In a sweeping move set to transform travel in the Middle East, six Gulf countries have announced plans to implement a unified tourist visa, allowing visitors to move freely across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates under a single entry permit.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 July 2025
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The towels and linens should have enough space to move freely for proper cleaning. Step 4: Add detergent—Pour your regular laundry detergent into the detergent dispenser or directly into the drum, following the amount recommended on the detergent bottle.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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“Smoothly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothly. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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