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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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
Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2025
These organic soft-baked energy snack bars are packed with nutrients and easy for little hands to hold as well.
—Sherri Gordon, Clc, Parents, 2 Apr. 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
It is powered by zinc oxide, offers SPF 30 protection, and is easy to apply with the applicator brush.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2025
These organic soft-baked energy snack bars are packed with nutrients and easy for little hands to hold as well.
—Sherri Gordon, Clc, Parents, 2 Apr. 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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Murena Pixel Tablet Apps Switching away from Google's flavor of Android will always result in an app gap, and there's no simple way around it.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
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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People with blue or light-colored eyes are more susceptible to photophobia than people with brown or dark-colored eyes.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The skies are clear, the humidity is lower and the temperatures are comfortable, especially in northern regions like Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
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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Editor’s tip: With 4% dimethicone, this formula locks in moisture while visibly smoothing skin’s texture for a soft, silky finish.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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While To Control Space - Live 1969 is the newest addition to Pink Floyd’s charting catalog, one of its oldest releases – and easily its most successful – is also enjoying a boost this week.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The takeaway: Most NHL teams are filling seats easily down the stretch of the 2024-25 season.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2025
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By structuring a sale through a charitable remainder unitrust (CRUT), business owners can reduce taxes, generate a lifetime income stream and ultimately leave a charitable legacy—while also ensuring their heirs receive an equivalent inheritance through life insurance.—
Jamie Farmer,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Easy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easy. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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