as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
after all that worrying, the game for the championship turned out to be a hands-down win
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as in definitely
without any question
she is hands down the most gifted musician in the class
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as in easily
without difficulty
she'll win the dancing competition hands down
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as in passes (down)
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as in kithes
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands-down
Adjective
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The left and right sides of the TV have deep grooves running down their lengths for the side-firing speaker drives (and, on the left, a USB-C port with support for DisplayPort for easy device connection), while the flat top panel features grilles for the upward-firing drivers.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025 -
With summer approaching, the Milky Way becomes easier to see, but spotting it won't be as simple as looking up at the sky.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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The smoot framerate, excellent resolution, variety of play styles, amount of content, and new game modes definitely place this in the top tier of third-party games available.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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That’s definitely on that same river of where those players are coming from.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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And while seafood is the focus, the Tonka Bean Flan is easily one of the best bites on the menu.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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The old hierarchies from civilian life can easily reassert themselves in the military.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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The vehicle’s 800 volt battery provides current when the vehicle travels over smooth road surfaces, and the suspension actuation motor is the 48 volt load.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Stock up on comfortable sneakers marked down to as little as $21 and a smooth, stretchy bra slashed by 60 percent.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
21 May 2025
Adverb
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Nonetheless, investors should certainly be mindful of the inherent risks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The pressure was certainly on for Maydon, 25, who helped rev up the crowd for the evening’s headlining acts: Peso Pluma and Shakira.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Verb
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That philosophy informs every technology decision, from AI investments to platform upgrades.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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And when someone from that organization informs him that no one has printed out the petition he’s supposed to present to the governor in mere hours, he’s just pissed.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Trevon Williams, who did not escape from the New Orleans jail, was charged with 10 counts of being a principal to simple escape, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced on May 23.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Related Stories 13 Under-The-Radar Activities And Experiences In Key West The 11 Best Key West Restaurants On The Water Rooms And Rates The rooms are bright, cheerful, and simple, with colorful coastal touches in artwork and decorative items like pillows.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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For the Braves to make an eighth consecutive postseason appearance, Strider will surely need to have a big part in getting them there.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Judges might nullify the provision in new cases by setting bond at a token $1, but the administration surely would challenge that.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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“Hands-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-down. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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