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as in straight
in a direct line or course
we went directly to the site without stopping to pick up extra supplies
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2
as in openly
in an honest and direct manner
the instructor deals with her art students very directly, always telling them the plain truth
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3
as in accurately
in the same words
quoted directly from the encyclopedia
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as in immediately
without delay
in case of a medical emergency, do not try to contact your doctor but instead go directly to the hospital
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as in shortly
at or within a short time
dinner should be ready directly
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Recent Examples of directly
The entrepreneur and wellness coach addressed rumors of infidelity while responding directly to a fan’s accusation on Instagram.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 23 May 2025
But records that The Bee successfully procured later detailed a conversation where students told a teacher directly about the existence of these parties.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
That directly benefited Boise State, the Group of 5 conference champ in the field, as well as Arizona State, which won the Big 12.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 May 2025
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 23 May 2025
But records that The Bee successfully procured later detailed a conversation where students told a teacher directly about the existence of these parties.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
That directly benefited Boise State, the Group of 5 conference champ in the field, as well as Arizona State, which won the Big 12.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 May 2025
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directly
Adverb
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The big Serbian, however, stared straight ahead of him, his face a mask of pure focus.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Hot hair tools are an everyday necessity for some, keeping their locs straight and in place, or a way to refresh their style with whimsical curls or waves.—
Náosha Gregg,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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Or, more accurately, a wrong day for any member of the Dallas Wings frontcourt.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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The report accurately depicted it as among the worst environmental nightmares in recent U.S. history.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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Trump suspends refugee program for most, except Afrikaners Upon taking office, Trump immediately suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and ordered most potential refugees to remain in other countries.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The bill also would allow a temporary pause in reserve funding for two years immediately following a milestone inspection and give condo associations more flexibility on meeting reserve requirements.—
News Service Of Florida,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 May 2025
Adverb
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The 2025 Anime Awards will be available to stream as video-on-demand shortly on Crunchyroll’s YouTube and Twitch Channels, along with SONY PICTURES CORE and the Sony Group Corp Japan and Global YouTube Channels.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
25 May 2025
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The Long Beach Police Department responded to a call in the 2600 block of East Ocean Boulevard shortly before 2 a.m. on Nov. 24.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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The jungle-like garden, Norton’s collection of 250 rare plants, including palms, orchids, and other native plants, is beautiful itself, and Norton’s massive sculptures (in stone, wood, and bronze) look right at home among the vegetation.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Crossbody Bag Crossbody bags are a travel essential, keeping your phone, cash, cards, passport, and SPF right at your fingertips without having to dig through a bulky backpack or tote bag.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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June sincerely forgives her, which comes as a relief to a woman who’s gone through a significant evolution throughout The Handmaid’s Tale.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
27 May 2025
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Jokes aside, Lyonne sincerely wants to do more movies.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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But what exactly can leaders do to enhance their teams’ performance?—
ESMT Berlin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Some things were exactly as spectacular as expected (the transportive streets of Wizarding Paris) and some caught me completely by surprise (the man of the hour, Igor, in Darkmoor).—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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Not that anyone should speculate on people’s race, but this is the modern internet, and unfortunately Arabella Stanton is instantly being put under a microscope for…looking mildly not white?—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The lightweight, oil-free cream sinks in effortlessly, instantly soothing skin with a refreshing dose of prebiotic thermal water and barrier-repairing ceramides.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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“Directly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directly. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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