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readily

adverb

ˈre-də-lē

Definition of readily

as in rather

by choice or preference she would readily give up piano lessons for a season ticket at her local ski area

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as in easily

without difficulty always gives directions that are readily understood

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Recent Examples of readily The orchestration features deep sub-bass content that the headphones readily bring out without overpowering the rest of the ensemble. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 Clower's record would still be readily available in an employer background check. — Ava Berger, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026 Acclivus also butted heads with former Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration over CVI funding — a feud that Regan readily noted. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026 The executive order could face litigation on that point more readily than other provisions, Blackman said. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for readily

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However, emerging research suggests that these neurons are not a unified group, but rather have distinct molecular identities.

— Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
That seems rather unfair on those who operated well under their PSR limit, and a concession offered by the EFL arrives in the form of a transitional ‘allowable headroom injection’.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of rather

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The Jays didn’t fully sell and wave the white flag on 2026, but things easily could’ve turned south after Kevin Gausman, Jeff Hoffman and Daulton Varsho departed.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
The offensive line, which easily weighs close to 1,500 pounds, laid the groundwork for running back Ashton Norris, who ran for nearly 200 yards.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of easily

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What happened to the colonists remains unknown, but archaeological finds—including otherwise anachronistic English artifacts on Hatteras Island—give some support to White’s theory that at least some of the colonists relocated willingly.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
By suggesting that Black women would willingly place their own children in mortal danger for profit, such narratives provided yet another means of humiliating, degrading and dehumanizing African Americans.

— The Conversation, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of willingly

Adverb

Meanwhile, Ratajkowski looked effortlessly cool wearing the bag as a crossbody, paired with flare jeans, white sneakers, and a leather jacket.

— Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
Hathaway topped off her heavenly look with an effortlessly wavy up-do and an ethereal blush-nude makeup look.

— Morgan Evans, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of effortlessly

Adverb

While three smaller blinds installed smoothly, offering lessons on pre-charging motors and remote programming, the largest window presented significant challenges.

— Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Adaptive brightness smoothly adjusts the display based on the ambient lighting, and while the original Ultra is bright enough to read even in direct sunlight, the boost is welcome in harsh conditions and when using the watch as a flashlight.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of smoothly

Adverb

Beers made with wheat tend to be softer, smoother and very easy-drinking, and retain a distinctive flavor that’s rich, creamy and malty, almost bread-like.

— Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
Trade peak-season crowds for picture-perfect weather, easy-going vibes, and more favorable rates.

— Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of easy

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Hopes for an imminent US-Iran deal to end the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz added to optimism that oil and gas, along with other key products, would again start flowing freely after more than five months of war.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Keeping your registers from getting choked with dust also allows air to flow freely into your home.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026

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