as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
getting paid to watch and review movies seems like a painless way to earn a living
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Recent Examples of painless
Horizontal and vertical keystone adjustment is cooked in, along with four-corner and six-point alignment and a bunch of image presets, to help make setup a relatively painless affair.
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Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2024
The Sarco pod, developed by Dr. Philip Nitschke, founder of Exit International, was designed as a painless and autonomous means for terminally ill individuals to end their lives peacefully.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Pulse oximetry is a painless test to measure lung function, but dark skin pigmentation isn’t the only factor that can affect accuracy.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Businesses that don’t provide a quick and painless experience risk losing sales and customers.
—Michelle Gill, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2024
The Sarco pod, developed by Dr. Philip Nitschke, founder of Exit International, was designed as a painless and autonomous means for terminally ill individuals to end their lives peacefully.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Pulse oximetry is a painless test to measure lung function, but dark skin pigmentation isn’t the only factor that can affect accuracy.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Businesses that don’t provide a quick and painless experience risk losing sales and customers.
—Michelle Gill, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for painless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for painless
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This quick and easy stretch can do wonders to reduce tension in your upper back and shoulders. 5.—
Jake Parks,
Discover Magazine,
1 Feb. 2025
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Olive oil is added to turn the ground materials into a paste that’s easy to work with, though the texture and consistency of the paste vary and can be a matter of preference.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2025
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Instant Shine Mask for $15: Infused with biotin, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and red raspberry seed oil, this translucent, slightly viscous amber liquid purportedly seals the hair cuticle for a smooth and silky result.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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Some travelers argue that allowing those who are ready to exit—rather than those still fumbling with luggage—makes the process smoother.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Read: The constitutional crisis is here But if the agency is restored—next week, next month, or years from now—restarting its work won’t be as simple as turning the flow of cash back on.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2025
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For a more subtle look, weave the lights around strands of greenery to create a stunning, and simple, centerpiece.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2025
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The cheapest ticket on the resale market was $153 but it was located nearly on top of the arena.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Re-painting your house is the easiest and cheapest way to do this.—
Aksha Mittapalli,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Painless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painless. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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