1
as in effortlessly
without difficulty
a skater who easily executes even the most difficult jumps
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2
as in certainly
without any question
we easily have enough people to get the project under way
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Recent Examples of easily
This criticism may belie a bid to make complex topics more easily accessible to audiences ranging from Wall Street to the man on the street.
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Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Inside, the spacious main compartment easily held a heavy travel wallet, an oversized scarf, a water bottle, and my headphones with plenty of room to spare.
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Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 July 2026
However, it is rarely used on mainstream weather maps and by TV meteorologists, who favor the heat index that has long reigned supreme and is easily understood by the public.
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Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
His failure to step up in the pocket and inconsistency in feeling pressure points allow edge rushers to swipe the ball out of his hands way too easily.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
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Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Inside, the spacious main compartment easily held a heavy travel wallet, an oversized scarf, a water bottle, and my headphones with plenty of room to spare.
—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 July 2026
However, it is rarely used on mainstream weather maps and by TV meteorologists, who favor the heat index that has long reigned supreme and is easily understood by the public.
—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
His failure to step up in the pocket and inconsistency in feeling pressure points allow edge rushers to swipe the ball out of his hands way too easily.
—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for easily
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Postwar fashion swung hard towards simplicity, and Chanel’s minimalism scaled effortlessly into that mood.
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And none of those stars are able to carry an awards campaign the way Domingo effortlessly has as a model talk show guest and permanent fixture on Best Dressed lists throughout the year.
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Sometimes, were stymied because the conduct is based, the servers are based, outside of certainly Manhattan, but in many instances outside the United States.
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The fact that my son and his girlfriend live in Kansas City certainly helped spark our newfound fascination.
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Atlanta companies and commuters have adapted to the inevitable traffic and congestion of the World Cup, finding ways to keep business flowing smoothly while allowing their employees to experience a unique opportunity.
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However, the rush to launch sites that look as slick as iPhone ads has not always gone smoothly.
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Cain pointed out that having the president of the United States greasing the wheels definitely helped speed things along.
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It’s also led by arguably (but definitely, in my opinion) the best player to ever play the sport, Lionel Messi.
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Kaum, on the second floor of the beach club, is a top spot for traditional Indonesian recipes, while easy-going Ijen specializes in fresh oysters, prawn skewers and other beachy bites from lunch to well after dinner.
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Very delicate and moist, not to mention easy!
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The legendary Modrić surely just played his last World Cup match and perhaps his final international game for Croatia.
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The former Crystal Palace right-back has never played in the second-tier Championship but keeping him this summer would surely benefit the club’s push for instant promotion back to the top flight.
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There are numerous local clubs and bars and rideshare seem readily available.
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Now, more than ever, airtight storage is essential—grains and flours readily absorb moisture and odors from surrounding foods, which will compromise both flavor and baking performance.
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If anything, the future Hall of Famer sure appeared to enjoy his time back home, which was a major reason why Leonard initially turned down a royal life in Canada to play for Southern California’s other team.
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Before that can happen, though, the Panthers still need to get through the second day of the draft — one that they will for sure be involved in.
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