as in easily
without difficulty
you're not going to get off lightly if they catch you!
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Recent Examples of lightly
This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity.
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Julianna Bragg, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
This story has been lightly edited and condensed for readability.
—Glamour, 23 Jan. 2025
This interview has been lightly edited and condensed.
—Martine Thompson, Essence, 23 Jan. 2025
Bake in a 350°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes until lightly toasted.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
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Julianna Bragg, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
This story has been lightly edited and condensed for readability.
—Glamour, 23 Jan. 2025
This interview has been lightly edited and condensed.
—Martine Thompson, Essence, 23 Jan. 2025
Bake in a 350°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes until lightly toasted.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightly
Adverb
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Avoid using easily guessable information, and consider using a password manager to store and generate secure passwords.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Best Play In easily the game of the year for the Cowboys on a road visit against the Washington Commanders in late November, Dallas clung to a 20-17 lead with 3:02 remaining in the game as the Cowboys looked to snap a five-game losing streak.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Jan. 2025
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Brooklyn has done a deep dive into what Memphis can offer them, making a trade seemingly easy between the two sides.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Unbeaten Hingham has passed every other major test so far this year, but the two-time defending Div. 2 state champs are far from passing the torch over easy.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
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With data flowing freely across platforms, companies can identify trends, anticipate disruptions, and make proactive decisions.—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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People may speak less freely, share less information and keep their guard up, remaining hesitant to express themselves.—
Jason Foodman,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Instead, Trump said states better understand community needs and can more efficiently direct aid.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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This proliferation, however, creates a problem: How can a network efficiently confirm the correctness of thousands—or even millions—of proofs without burdening participants with massive computational and storage requirements?—
Ayush Gupta,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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These results should be readily available to any potential puppy purchasers.—
Dr. Devon B. Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Jan. 2025
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The answers about why customers churn are readily available.—
Ron Carson,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Lightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightly. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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