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as in straight
in a direct line or course
we went directly to the site without stopping to pick up extra supplies
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2
as in openly
in an honest and direct manner
the instructor deals with her art students very directly, always telling them the plain truth
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as in accurately
in the same words
quoted directly from the encyclopedia
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as in immediately
without delay
in case of a medical emergency, do not try to contact your doctor but instead go directly to the hospital
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as in shortly
at or within a short time
dinner should be ready directly
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Recent Examples of directly
Called the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, the fund is designed to track the price of bitcoin and offer a simpler way for investors to gain exposure without holding the asset directly.
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 4 June 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson, who has spearheaded the bill’s passage, tried to stem the fallout by reaching out to Musk directly.
—Nik Popli, Time, 4 June 2025
The Daily News and our colleagues in the press have been asking lots of questions and getting some answers which have been published, but voters deserve to hear directly from the men and women who would be mayor for the next four years.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 June 2025
The president recognizes them as engines of regional prosperity whose success directly benefits American industry.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, semafor.com, 4 June 2025
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 4 June 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson, who has spearheaded the bill’s passage, tried to stem the fallout by reaching out to Musk directly.
—Nik Popli, Time, 4 June 2025
The Daily News and our colleagues in the press have been asking lots of questions and getting some answers which have been published, but voters deserve to hear directly from the men and women who would be mayor for the next four years.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 June 2025
The president recognizes them as engines of regional prosperity whose success directly benefits American industry.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, semafor.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directly
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Point Loma has won five consecutive home games, while Legacy has won five straight on the road.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Get exclusive awards season news, in-depth interviews and columnist Glenn Whipp’s must-read analysis straight to your inbox.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The spatial sound technology accurately replicates the acoustic environment of a professional studio using headphones, empowering creators to produce studio-quality mixes in any location.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has said that Khalil failed to accurately complete his application for his green card and that this could be a reason for permanent resident status being revoked.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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But the momentum shifted back to Tampa Bay immediately when Castillo dropped a routine throw from Pete Alonso at first base to begin the sixth.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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The bitcoin opportunity wasn’t immediately clear to Laffont, however.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
14 June 2025
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Teel was scratched from Charlotte’s lineup shortly before first pitch Thursday night, the move appearing to signal his imminent promotion.—
Keith Law,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The overhead catenary power lines for all four tracks failed shortly before 5 p.m. Thursday night, a transit source told the Daily News, bringing service on Metro-North’s New Haven Line and Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor to a halt.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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But being able to see how much a product costs right before the sale starts (and whether the MSRP happened to increase) can be helpful.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
12 June 2025
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The new version picks up right where the last one left off, and features all the same familiar faces, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Goofy, Donald Duck, Pluto, and the rest of their friends.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
12 June 2025
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Democrats may sincerely believe curbing gas and coal production is essential to fighting climate change.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
2 June 2025
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June sincerely forgives her, which comes as a relief to a woman who’s gone through a significant evolution throughout The Handmaid’s Tale.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
27 May 2025
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Lee’s victory comes exactly six months after the country’s previous leader declared martial law and plunged the nation into chaos.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Meanwhile, ideal clients gather around content creators in your niche, hunting for insights exactly like yours.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Harmon’s move came against the backdrop of the former Illinois House speaker’s upcoming sentencing for corruption and abuse of power and almost instantly created a bipartisan legislative controversy that resulted in the bill never getting called for a vote.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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But Alcaraz was not to be denied this time, breaking back instantly to ensure the Italian lost a grand slam set for the first time since the fourth round of the Australian Open five months ago.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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“Directly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directly. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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