as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
getting paid to watch and review movies seems like a painless way to earn a living
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Recent Examples of painless
Make approvals swift, clear and painless, even if your internal processes are extensive.
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Sal Rehmetullah, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
If these urine biomarkers live up to their promise in future studies, earlier and more accurate prostate cancer screening could soon be as simple — and painless — as a trip to the bathroom.
—Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
While the rationale behind tariffs is to reduce dependence on foreign adversaries and strengthen domestic industries, the transition will not be painless and there will be unintended consequences.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
While a construction project is certainly a major commitment (as is any home purchase, of course), there are many resources available to make the process as painless and rewarding as possible.
—Kayla Mai, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2025
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Sal Rehmetullah, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
If these urine biomarkers live up to their promise in future studies, earlier and more accurate prostate cancer screening could soon be as simple — and painless — as a trip to the bathroom.
—Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
While the rationale behind tariffs is to reduce dependence on foreign adversaries and strengthen domestic industries, the transition will not be painless and there will be unintended consequences.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
While a construction project is certainly a major commitment (as is any home purchase, of course), there are many resources available to make the process as painless and rewarding as possible.
—Kayla Mai, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painless
Adjective
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Spray the slow cooker's crock with nonstick cooking spray for easy clean up.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Jammy red Zinfandel like mid palate with flavors that are supple and light, with bright acidity and easy drinking.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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On the palate, a warm, smooth texture that balances beautifully with its off-dry character.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The steering was responsive in my time in neighborhoods, shopping districts and along wide, smooth roads that curved between corporate campuses and public parks.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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White is easy, simple, and many times, the best choice for a clean slate.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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Ahead of the most important game of the year, Luke Esquivel said the key to a strong performance will be simple.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Cremation, increasingly popular, is cheaper: good for the customer, less so for the bottom line.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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And even as the price tags continue to rise, there is an argument to be made that NWSL teams remain cheap.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Painless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painless. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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