1
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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2
as in easily
without difficulty
always gives directions that are readily understood
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Recent Examples of readily
The best Korean shampoos are finally easy to get your hands on—no more relying on a friend’s suitcase or booking a 16-hour flight, as many are now readily available on Amazon.
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Taxis via the Duva Drive app International ride-share platforms such as Uber are not readily available in town.
—Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
What Steph Curry does on the court is more readily appreciable.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
His resignation came without compensation, but that it was accepted so readily by Sunderland fans spoke volumes of their miserable time together.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Taxis via the Duva Drive app International ride-share platforms such as Uber are not readily available in town.
—Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
What Steph Curry does on the court is more readily appreciable.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
His resignation came without compensation, but that it was accepted so readily by Sunderland fans spoke volumes of their miserable time together.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readily
Adverb
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During debate over the bill, supporters argued the intent wasn’t to restrict the rights of transgender people, but rather to protect women and girls.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Apr. 2026
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Nussmeier weighed in at a rather light 203 pounds at the NFL Combine and was measured with hands under nine inches.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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All of these Hawaiian roll recipes come together easily and quickly in under an hour, with many taking just 30 minutes.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Grill the thighs, uncovered, until they are charred and browned on both sides, easily released from the grates, and are cooked through (until the center reads at least 165°F on a probe thermometer), 4 to 6 minutes per side.—
Sheldon Simeon,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Before his trial, Hitchcock pulled back his confession and said his brother, Richard Hitchcock — Cindy’s stepfather — killed the girl in a fit of rage after discovering James Hitchcock and the girl willingly in bed together.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the dying days of the Russian Empire, highborn ladies would willingly cut the dirty fingernails of the peasant Grigori Rasputin and then sew the clippings onto their dresses like sacred talismans.—
Gerard DeGroot,
Air Mail,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The real luxury here is how effortlessly the hotel connects you to the best of Santa Barbara.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Dakota Fanning looks effortlessly chic in red with her hair down and natural at the All Her Fault SAG-AFTRA conversation in New York City on April 22.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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An epiphany Through the years since Sherman began speaking publicly about moving the team from Kauffman Stadium to a modern home most preferably in the city, Hall was a frequent advisor — or at least an ear.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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And then there is the youth, the cost-efficient prospects who preferably would be able to grow with the next roster rendition, a pair of players with skill sets that complement.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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While Sunset Boulevard appeared busier than usual, traffic there continued to flow smoothly for most drivers.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 A simple change today makes everything work more smoothly.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 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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During that time, however, he was allowed to come and go almost freely, spending most days at his office or his home in Palm Beach.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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The moral injury from which hip-hop could not heal, in his mind, was the incursion of capitalism, the selling out, the culture-vulture turn that Bambaataa spoke to and spoke to freely.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Readily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readily. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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