as in easily
without difficulty
handily whipped up a fluffy meringue and spread it on the pie
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Recent Examples of handily
The Blue Jays win handily, 12-1.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Trump handily won the state by 13 percentage points in 2024.
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Justin Papp,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The temperature handily topped the 30 degrees Celsius mark, hitting around 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
By comparison, Zoho Campaigns handily beats Mailchimp.
—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
22 June 2026
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Trump handily won the state by 13 percentage points in 2024.
—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The temperature handily topped the 30 degrees Celsius mark, hitting around 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
By comparison, Zoho Campaigns handily beats Mailchimp.
—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for handily
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handily
Adverb
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People of all ages and ethnicities waited in a line that was easily an hour long.
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The ribs should bend easily and the meat should begin pulling back from the bones.
Adverb
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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.
Adverb
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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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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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These upgrades are intended to improve the robot’s ability to manipulate tools, handle materials, and work efficiently in factory environments.
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Many beaches, parks, and attractions are spread out, and public transit doesn’t reach all of them efficiently.
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“Handily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handily. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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