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as in simple
involving minimal difficulty or effort
a minor problem with an easy solution
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as in susceptible
readily taken advantage of
senior citizens who are easy prey for scam artists
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as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
my favorite easy chair for watching TV
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as in soft
tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others
despite her easy approach to discipline, she had a remarkably well-behaved class
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as in easily
without difficulty
we can make the trip in four hours easy
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an easy task
easy reading
an easy installation
a simple installation
an uncomplicated installation
an effortless installation
a foolproof installation
a quick installation
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Recent Examples of easy
Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
The Rose Gold Luster/Brown shadow stick pictured above is easy to smudge for a soft finish.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Thankfully, things started out fairly easy with 1 and 4 Across (Bow and Caleb) and a few of the downs were pretty obvious—Ole!—but some of these really stumped me.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Based on his experience, simple neoprene cases, like this popular model from Amazon, are the easiest to screen.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
The Rose Gold Luster/Brown shadow stick pictured above is easy to smudge for a soft finish.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
Adverb
New parents remember certain milestones, from their baby’s first words to their first steps – and perhaps even their first vacation.
Cruises, with their largely inclusive model and something-for-everyone activity schedule, can make family trips easy.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Thankfully, things started out fairly easy with 1 and 4 Across (Bow and Caleb) and a few of the downs were pretty obvious—Ole!—but some of these really stumped me.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for easy
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The object of the game is simple: You’re dropped on a desert island with the goal of decorating it to create a paradise.Sarah Felbin, SELF, 31 Dec. 2024
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Homemade ice cream is a lot simpler to make than most people realize.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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Meunier holds its acidity in warmer temperatures and is less susceptible to frost, which is becoming a greater threat to grape growers.David Rosoff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Guns are also less susceptible to rapid depreciation, though their value can depend on political and regulatory climates.Darryl Lyons, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Wayne Rooney and Plymouth Argyle have never felt like entirely comfortable bed-fellows.Phil Hay, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Washboard is significantly more comfortable, as are larger bumps and potholes on pavement.Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024
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Chadwick says that over the last 10 years, football has acted as a glue: managing the country’s image and profile through soft power and diplomacy.Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The bird thrives in alpine grasslands, feeding on tussock grass by stripping its leaves to reach the soft bases.Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Possessing almost futuristic space vibes (especially in shades like desert taupe and stellar white), the bag easily ups the style factor in any traveler’s luggage collection.Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
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Edging allows plenty of time for your arousal to build up so that orgasm flows easily and naturally.Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
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Covid and a sputtering Presidency lie behind us, a sense of national renewal and smooth economic sailing ahead; that moment of pure Americana may come as close as any to capturing the optimism of where 2024 may lead.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Keanu Reeves — his casting was a smooth movie — joins the franchise as Shadow the Hedgehog, while other series newcomers include Alyla Browne and Krysten Ritter.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2024
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But when the kids are nestled all snug in their beds, take some time for yourself and turn on some holiday cheer from this just-for-you list of Christmas movies that features nary a Rankin/Bass title.Lydia Price, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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The interior cabins can be as small as 143 square feet, which is snug, even for a cruise ship.David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, 52 percent of Americans plan to sign up for new credit cards to help cover this year's festivities, while 75 percent say inflation has affected their charitable giving.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Easy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easy. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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