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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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2
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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3
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
That selloff directly affected the retirement savings and other investments of a majority of U.S. consumers.
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Maria Aspan, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
The song’s unexpected rise in the U.K. can seemingly be traced directly to one sync placement.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Sow the seeds directly in a container filled with well-draining soil.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
As a business owner, fostering an environment that promotes positivity, whether through workplace culture, networking, or personal mindset, can directly impact financial decision-making and success.
—Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Maria Aspan, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
The song’s unexpected rise in the U.K. can seemingly be traced directly to one sync placement.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Sow the seeds directly in a container filled with well-draining soil.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
As a business owner, fostering an environment that promotes positivity, whether through workplace culture, networking, or personal mindset, can directly impact financial decision-making and success.
—Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directly
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Also, click here to subscribe to our newsletter, bringing our top stories of the week straight to your inbox.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Warfare is set during one day in November of 2006, when a Navy SEALs outfit was suddenly faced with an evacuation straight out of hell’s gate.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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Colors won't be represented as accurately as on an LCD or OLED screen, since E-Ink supports just 4,096 colors, rather than millions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
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Hiring managers and talent management professionals must accurately predict future talent needs while assessing the current supply and demand of talent.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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If the impeachment is dismissed, Yoon would immediately return to office.—
Jack Moore,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
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As expected, fans immediately jumped in, speculating about which Rising sign Pascal might have.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Temperatures at Kansas City International Airport dipped to 36 degrees shortly before 6 a.m.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
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The crash occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m. Sunday on Blue Oaks Drive near Woodcreek Oaks Boulevard, according to a Roseville police spokesperson.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Trust that your journey is guiding you toward greater fulfillment, and embrace the changes that are unfolding right before your eyes.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2025
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There will be more horror in 2025 as Lionsgate has just dated their feature take of Stephen King’s The Long Walk on the calendar for Sept 12 — that’s the weekend right after New Line opens The Conjuring: Last Rites over post Labor Day weekend.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2025
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The more compelling question is how sincerely Serena and Joseph believe that their incubator town is the real future of their country and not just a one-off marketing gimmick.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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At a time when many organizations are scaling back, the leaders who choose to scale up confidence—strategically, visibly, and sincerely—will be the ones best positioned to navigate whatever comes next.. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The research also had other limitations, including a small sample size and limited knowledge about exactly how the different machines prepared and filtered coffee.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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What, exactly, did his trade plans liberate the world’s largest economy from?—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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Whether buying something online, splitting a bill or sending money across borders, people expect their money to move instantly.—
Marc Sacal,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Should the Spurs need to hire a full-time coach to replace Gregg Popovich, who missed most of this season due to a stroke, Jenkins would instantly become a top candidate, league sources said.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Directly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directly. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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