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
The microchip device is implanted under the pet's skin during a simple, painless procedure.
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Louisiana officials maintained the method is painless.
—arkansasonline.com, 19 Mar. 2025
His death is quick and, compared to the horrors he’s been experiencing as a prisoner in the camp, relatively painless.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Creating a new token for my test Google account was relatively painless.
—PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Louisiana officials maintained the method is painless.
—arkansasonline.com, 19 Mar. 2025
His death is quick and, compared to the horrors he’s been experiencing as a prisoner in the camp, relatively painless.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Creating a new token for my test Google account was relatively painless.
—PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for painless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for painless
Adjective
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The proliferation of issue-position groups is made easier by the ability to quickly find and connect with people who share your views via the internet and social media.—
Jen Cole Wright,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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Finding a great car seat toy can make traveling with a baby much easier and more enjoyable.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These aren’t just cosmetic—they’re the kinds of behind-the-scenes changes that help make an already stellar game feel even smoother.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The stamp has no expiration date and was introduced to make the transition from one stamp cost to the next a much smoother process, the postal service said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Will people be more open and accept that a simple, inexpensive date isn’t the sign of low effort but rather a reflection of the economy none of us asked for?—
Myisha Battle,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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Its second life on streaming has guided new viewers to the simple charms of one of the best mystery shows of all time.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Their tech lets clothing companies show off a wide variety of sizes and styles—and for a whole lot cheaper.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In Flacco and Pickett, the Browns have two veteran backups on cheap contracts signed only for 2025.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Painless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painless. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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