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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
Palmer believes these accusations directly resulted in his release from WWE in September 2024 and is suing for damages, including punitive and special damages, as well as interest.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
What’s interesting about the expectation and subsequent demand that Brave New World to directly confront the evils of an administration the filmmakers didn’t know was coming is that those same criticisms weren’t leveled at any of Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) Captain America movies.
—Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
The unpredictability and wide-reaching impact of COVID-19 sparked similar anxiety among some students and faculty directly impacted by them, said Félix Matos Rodríguez, the chancellor of The City University of New York, at a conference panel Wednesday at The Kennedy Center.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Timing and details of the giveaways are determined by each bookstore, which can be gleaned by contacting each retailer directly or perusing their social media accounts.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
What’s interesting about the expectation and subsequent demand that Brave New World to directly confront the evils of an administration the filmmakers didn’t know was coming is that those same criticisms weren’t leveled at any of Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) Captain America movies.
—Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
The unpredictability and wide-reaching impact of COVID-19 sparked similar anxiety among some students and faculty directly impacted by them, said Félix Matos Rodríguez, the chancellor of The City University of New York, at a conference panel Wednesday at The Kennedy Center.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Timing and details of the giveaways are determined by each bookstore, which can be gleaned by contacting each retailer directly or perusing their social media accounts.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directly
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The Arizona Cardinals just straight up cut him after three seasons in the desert.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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Get the Robb Report newsletter for similar stories delivered straight to your inbox.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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Just how high that bill will be and who bears the brunt of it is impossible to accurately predict for now, Justin Weidner, an economist at Deutsche Bank, said.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Tareq Ramadan, an adjunct anthropology professor at Wayne State University, worked along with the team and estate to ensure that the collection accurately depicted Malcolm’s years in the city.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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This may not be immediately obvious, but this is in some way my most personal film.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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What led to Friday’s shooting in the City of Brotherly Love wasn’t immediately clear.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Universal said that project is moving forward as planned, and that a new release date will be announced shortly.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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Kody's first wife, Meri, shortly followed with her own announcement in January 2023.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Adams, a Democrat elected on a centrist platform, has moved noticeably right following his indictment, rankling some within his own party.—
Jake Offenhartz,
TIME,
11 Feb. 2025
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His underdog narrative, rising from micro-budget filmmaking to Academy acclaim, plays right into Hollywood’s favorite kind of success story.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Mexican moviemakers and critics have been less than thrilled to see the country’s drug war and mass disappearances reduced to fodder for a musical that sincerely tries to humanize a cartel boss who earns her redemption by … starting a NGO.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2025
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Most importantly, Kim Jong Un would perceive Trump as sincerely intending to improve relations between Pyongyang and Washington, D.C. Seung-Whan Choi teaches Korean politics and International Relations at the University of Illinois at Chicago.—
Seung-Whan Choi,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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For blemishes or pigmentation around the face, Pena recommends matching your skin tone exactly to seamlessly conceal imperfections.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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The absence of superstars willing to bring their cachet and calves to the event thrusts Mac McClung, the two-time defending champion who’s played exactly five career NBA games, onto the marquee.—
Marcus Thompson II,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Gummy candy has been making waves on TikTok for quite some time—think of Bon Bon, the Swedish candy company that had everyone instantly ordering it online.—
Maya Gandara,
StyleCaster,
8 Feb. 2025
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His seething rage and resentment instantly melt into a triumphant tenderness.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Directly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directly. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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