as in easily
without difficulty
the pizza worker flung the round of dough into the air and effortlessly caught it
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Adverb
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Smith derailed Vitor Petrino in May 2024 when the veteran made the Brazilian KO artist look docile, defeating him easily in the first round via submission.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025 -
Boys also may have more overt, easily identifiable behaviors that point to autism, such as flapping or looking out of the corner of their eye, Dr. Lord says.—
Cassie Shortsleeve,
SELF,
19 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The platform is made so a user can find its way around and accomplish things very easy.—
StockStory Team,
CNBC,
22 Feb. 2025
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The crevice tool makes precise cleaning easy with its narrow head that’s ideal for baseboards, between cushions, and in the tight spaces of your car.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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This comes as no surprise, for they are uniquely positioned to efficiently produce beef due to their proximity to key feed ingredients and infrastructure.—
Arturo Macias Franco,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Long-range planners constantly evaluate whether ships, aircraft, facilities, and equipment are being used effectively and efficiently.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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When the documentary begins, the network still operates freely in Russia but is subject to draconian guidelines, one requiring that a message be broadcast before each program stating that everything is lies spread by foreign agents.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
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While the entire National Seashore is known for its pristine, undeveloped beaches, Shackleford Banks is famous because of its only residents, the Shackleford Horses, a herd of wild Spanish horses that roam freely on the island.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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