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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
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
Something that won’t be easy without any attacking players.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
These companies are usually involved in making coding easy or obviating expensive workers.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Despite her Stanford education and growing influence in media, Ogwumike acknowledged that realizing this dream hasn’t been easy.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
Something that won’t be easy without any attacking players.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Adverb
Having one non-negotiable dinner per month keeps scheduling easy.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
These companies are usually involved in making coding easy or obviating expensive workers.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for easy
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
Adjective
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Pros: Flower buds are not susceptible to winter damage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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Stock prices are susceptible to factors outside of the price of gold, like management decisions and broad market trends.—
Nathan Mahr,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Photo : Teddy Pieper, courtesy of RM Sotheby's The car’s comfortable rear seating for two additional passengers.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel is momentarily pausing his ascent up Oscars host mountain (Bob Hope still sits comfortable at the top, having hosted the ceremony 19 times), handing over the mic to first-time host Conan O'Brien.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Their emphasis on key soft skill behaviors makes everybody in the organization much better—even the youngest, least experienced employees.—
Bruce Tulgan,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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As for the future, Leopold suggests that soft skills will play a major role.—
Ryan Johnston,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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No such thing as an all-American car Depending on how the tariffs are imposed, price increases could hit cars built at American auto plants, all of which have Canadian and Mexican parts that can not easily be replaced.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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Film can more easily encompass the play’s supernatural realm without losing sight of Macbeth’s psychological journey.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
19 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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The overall look was one of the more seamless and smooth.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For years, my go-to strategy was to cover my head and face with a hoodie, then tie the drawstring closed for a snug feel that also blocks out light.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2025
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In the video, Jean Carlo Leon, a TikTok star and influencer, struts between a series of red rooms dressed alternately in a suit, a snug tank top, chunky leather boot, printed short-sleeve shirt and tailored shorts.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
WWD,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And, who knows, one of those bricks might lay the foundation for more charitable actions.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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These might include harvesting and offsetting gains and losses, charitable gifts to offset gain, charitable remainder trusts to defer the taxable gain on diversification, exchange funds, and so forth.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Easy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easy. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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