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Recent Examples of merely
Hosted by Jane Pauley Shakespeare knew that all the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.
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David Morgan, CBS News, 6 June 2025
After weeks of investigation, police announced in December that Kobayashi had merely decided to stay behind in California in November and then traveled by bus to Mexico.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 6 June 2025
Sometimes, a flight means more than merely transporting a person from one city to another.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 June 2025
Why are foreign students being disappeared for merely voicing an opinion in a student newspaper?
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
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David Morgan, CBS News, 6 June 2025
After weeks of investigation, police announced in December that Kobayashi had merely decided to stay behind in California in November and then traveled by bus to Mexico.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 6 June 2025
Sometimes, a flight means more than merely transporting a person from one city to another.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 June 2025
Why are foreign students being disappeared for merely voicing an opinion in a student newspaper?
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merely
Adverb
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Tyrone Taylor hit a one-out single off Strider and stole second, and with two outs, Mauricio sent him home for just his third RBI of the season.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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Gener struck out 75 batters in 58 innings while walking just 14.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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The defeat clinched the Mets’ first series loss at Citi Field in more than a month and only their second of the season.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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From a breakout run with Senegal’s AS Douanes to a fresh challenge with Libya’s Al Ahli Tripoli, his path reflects not only personal growth but the maturing identity of a league where African basketball continues to rise.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Adverb
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There’s a faith that’s gained simply through moving among one’s friends.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
17 June 2025
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This draw reflects the evolution of the tournament, which is no longer simply a coronation of European and South American champions but a genuine clash of footballing cultures from around the globe.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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“Merely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merely. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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