as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
getting paid to watch and review movies seems like a painless way to earn a living
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Recent Examples of painless
The process is quick and painless: Just fill out this simple submission form and that's it, you're done.
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Nicole Young, The Tennessean, 15 Nov. 2024
The bottom line: If this is what disruption looks like, the AI revolution is going to be remarkably painless.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
This area might be painless or have aching pain or discomfort, particularly when bending, lifting, or coughing.6
Some people think that women can't get groin hernias, but that isn't true.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 9 Jan. 2025
For 70 years, H&R Block has stepped in to help with tax preparation services that aim to make things as painless as possible.
—Molly Higgins, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
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Nicole Young, The Tennessean, 15 Nov. 2024
The bottom line: If this is what disruption looks like, the AI revolution is going to be remarkably painless.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
This area might be painless or have aching pain or discomfort, particularly when bending, lifting, or coughing.6
Some people think that women can't get groin hernias, but that isn't true.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 9 Jan. 2025
For 70 years, H&R Block has stepped in to help with tax preparation services that aim to make things as painless as possible.
—Molly Higgins, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painless
Adjective
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Apart from big technology firms (which are easier to decarbonize), large industrial companies that have engaged in the climate conversation have set mid-century targets.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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Something that won’t be easy without any attacking players.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Leaving a great glow behind, skin instantly feels softer and smoother.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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SkinMedica also swaps astringent alcohol for witch hazel extract, which has antibacterial and exfoliating benefits for smoother, softer, and bouncier skin.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But with a change as simple as adding a bistro table and chairs, these cozy nooks become inviting oases to use regularly.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
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But there's a simple—and so easy-to-remember—method that will make the packing process easy every time: the 5-4-3-2-1 method.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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While the private business wealth transfer is well over trillions of dollars, numerous startups are adding value for selling owners and prospective buyers that are cheaper and more efficient than a traditional broker and go beyond a standard classified ad posting.—
Rocio Wu,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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More upside than any of the legacy guys, cheaper, and far less drama than most of them.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Painless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painless. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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