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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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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
Hilton Honors members typically earn 10 points per dollar on bookings made directly with the hotel chain at most brands, except for Tru and Home2 properties.
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Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
New York City Police Department officials said Monday that when Mangione was arrested in Altoona, about 275 miles away from Manhattan, police discovered a three-page handwritten note about corporate America, referencing UnitedHealthcare directly.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Opponents said the disabled and elderly were at risk of being coerced, directly or indirectly, to end their lives to save money or relieve the burden on family members.
—Brian Melley and Pan Pylas The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Between 1975 and 2019, Thailand directly and indirectly exported almost 35,000 animals or their products from Madagascar, according to the report.
—Chris Lau and Kocha Olarn, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
New York City Police Department officials said Monday that when Mangione was arrested in Altoona, about 275 miles away from Manhattan, police discovered a three-page handwritten note about corporate America, referencing UnitedHealthcare directly.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Opponents said the disabled and elderly were at risk of being coerced, directly or indirectly, to end their lives to save money or relieve the burden on family members.
—Brian Melley and Pan Pylas The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Between 1975 and 2019, Thailand directly and indirectly exported almost 35,000 animals or their products from Madagascar, according to the report.
—Chris Lau and Kocha Olarn, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directly
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My mother looked like a white woman, hair as straight as any white woman’s.Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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In other words, the best answer is the one that comes straight from our heart and reflects our honest, intuitive, and instinctive views on their questions.Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Some other adjectives that more accurately describe the situation are patience, understanding, empathetic and forgiving.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Rosemary decked the halls—or, more accurately, the floors—of churches and dwellings at Christmas.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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Trump's lawyers, who are pushing for the case to be dismissed entirely in light of his election victory, did not immediately respond.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Bravo did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for confirmation at the time, but the network typically does not comment on casting.Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Chesebro pleaded guilty to a single conspiracy charge months later after striking a deal with prosecutors shortly before his trial was set to begin.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The wife died at the scene and her spouse succumbed shortly afterward at a hospital, the prosecutor’s office said.Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Commanders-Eagles score update: Jake Elliott gets FG right back If the Eagles were a car, they'd be getting checked out by the mechanic.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The retailer has brought a truly exceptional collection of rare and unique Rolex references right out of the gates, with seemingly much more to come.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
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Another source close to a younger first-team player says Maresca has spoken clearly and sincerely to the squad since the beginning.Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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The chunk of this episode that focused on Meredith’s Bat Mitzvah sincerely was far too long and felt like filler, even with Mary’s comedic late appearance.Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
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Photo: Courtesy of Assouline Part oral history and part cookbook, Carbone chronicles how, exactly, their culinary empire was built out of a combination of hard work, clout, and spicy rigatoni.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Hoover became the director of the Justice Department’s Bureau of Investigation exactly a century ago, under Harlan Fiske Stone, who was then the Attorney General.Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
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For small enterprises looking to reduce their labor costs, Slice provides tailored options to instantly connect customer orders to outsourced delivery teams.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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There’s nothing like having a standout dress or a killer pair of boots that instantly make the outfit.Naomi Elizée, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Directly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directly. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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