1
as in simple
involving minimal difficulty or effort
a minor problem with an easy solution
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2
as in susceptible
readily taken advantage of
senior citizens who are easy prey for scam artists
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3
as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
my favorite easy chair for watching TV
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4
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
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
What makes something so complicated is when there’s no one to blame — that would be so easy.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2025
That makes mapping their structure relatively easy.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Sometimes this issue can be due to an overloaded or unbalanced load of laundry, which is relatively easy to fix by removing excess laundry or repositioning the laundry to balance the load.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
What makes something so complicated is when there’s no one to blame — that would be so easy.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
Adverb
Despite that, North Carolina’s courts let thousands of those extreme speeders off easy.
—Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2025
That makes mapping their structure relatively easy.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for easy
Adjective
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Martha Stewart and Mila Kunis carried ones that looked like this simple option.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Pair them with a simple T-shirt to grab a coffee at a cafe.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The monounsaturated fat makes canola less susceptible to oxidation, Kane adds.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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The number of children who are not getting the measles vaccine has increased, making the U.S. population more susceptible to infection.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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People who won’t feel comfortable going to the Kennedy Center can still come to my show.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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Choose from 31 colors and patterns, and enjoy the flowy material that one shopper called lightweight, comfortable, and easy to pack.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Ironically, her swollen face looks plump and round despite her partial buccal fat removal — a procedure that extracts the soft pads of tissue found inside the cheeks to create a slimmer face.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Founded in 1879, The Glenrothes is a Speyside single malt producer that often highlights a few key aspects of its whisky production: very soft (low mineral content) water, vibrant and fruity new-make spirit, and the hallmark floral notes that develop in its highly aged stocks.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The division is open for the taking, meaning if the Commanders can also easily earn the top seed in the NFC.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Can’t wait for the Stanley Cup window to close on Team Tank, easily the most detestable team in the League.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Suit the style of the structure to your home's architecture for a smooth transition from your indoor rooms to your garden retreat.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Eldridge told Fox News Digital that when a rebrand is unsuccessful, the fault can lie with the teams behind the stars who failed to adequately prepare for their smooth transition to a more mature identity that will be accepted by the public.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The first-stage larvae then take a ride through the rat's gastrointestinal tract and are excreted, lying in wait of a snug or snail.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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As such, the fleece is breathable, moisture-wicking, and quick to dry while the fit is snug enough to be worn comfortably under a heavier outer layer.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
16 Mar. 2025
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By the late 1960s, Cindy Pritzker was a visible figure in Chicago’s charitable community, including co-chairing the annual Crystal Ball, a fundraising event that raised money for Michael Reese Hospital’s Medical Research Institute.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Easy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easy. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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