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as in rather
by choice or preference
she would readily give up piano lessons for a season ticket at her local ski area
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as in easily
without difficulty
always gives directions that are readily understood
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Recent Examples of readily
Ionescu joins Leonie Fiebich and Raquel Carrera as players that won’t be readily available for the start of the regular season.
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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Taxis and popular ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are readily available.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Having important documents and emergency contact information readily available is essential.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Though Audible Story House remains a limited time experience for now, Finn notes how readily people have already embraced the idea of a fresh literary space.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Taxis and popular ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are readily available.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Having important documents and emergency contact information readily available is essential.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Though Audible Story House remains a limited time experience for now, Finn notes how readily people have already embraced the idea of a fresh literary space.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readily
Adverb
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Or, if you'd rather be cocooned in greenery than gazing at the Pacific, one of the two treehouse-style suites nestled in the property's garden is a dreamy alternative.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Most of the residents aren't from the DMV area, but rather Georgia, Arizona and California, according to The New York Times.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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Opponents to the change, however, say there will be no easy way to ensure people are following these rules, and various state gun laws, when mailing easily concealable handguns.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Further, knowledge is distributed and often tacit, so can’t easily be bundled into one AI mind.—
Matthew Hutson,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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Even when a woman willingly and lovingly forgoes her time, convenience, comfort and preferences for her child’s sake, the opposition remains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 May 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions Some thyme varieties, like creeping thyme, spread willingly.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Below are her 14 must-pack picks—plus budget-friendly alternatives that don’t break the bank but still capture Mom’s effortlessly elegant vibe.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Figuring out technology for my dad at a young age well equipped me to surf the internet effortlessly.—
Ohanna Carrascoza,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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Seek a safe place to shelter, preferably indoors.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Seek a safe place to shelter, preferably indoors.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
3 May 2026
Adverb
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August 23 – September 22 Something at home needs attention before everything else works smoothly today.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Virgo August 23 – September 22 Something at home needs attention before everything else works smoothly today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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Save for the small staff cars, the entire interior of the citadel is pedestrianized, and the hotel itself sits on a wide plaza, so parents can breathe easy if older kids step out on their own.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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At Sylvan Brewing, come for beers that are comfy (easy-sipping and lower-ABV, like Lanesbrew), crafty (more robust, like the Gnarly or Fiddlehead), or crazy (outside the norm, like the Sylvan Amaretto Stour).—
Robin Pfeifer,
Midwest Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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LoRusso also recommends pots for herbs that love to spread, like mint and spearmint, which if allowed to grow freely will extend throughout (and beyond) your garden bed.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
2 May 2026
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Guests can move freely between experiences, allowing the day to unfold organically — never rushed, never fixed.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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“Readily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readily. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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