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Recent Examples of merely
Owens’ resignation may merely be a blip on the radar screen for some, however the actual story behind it should be alarming to all.
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Dennis Warren, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2025
No longer merely one of many topics, receivers have become the hottest issue entering the 2025 campaign.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 2 May 2025
While this may merely seem amusing, the concern is important.
—Susan Schneider, Scientific American, 1 May 2025
While Henry initially tries to spin his behavior as a benevolent act of kindness, Barnes effectively makes the case that Henry was merely manipulated by a charming sociopath.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2025
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Dennis Warren, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2025
No longer merely one of many topics, receivers have become the hottest issue entering the 2025 campaign.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 2 May 2025
While this may merely seem amusing, the concern is important.
—Susan Schneider, Scientific American, 1 May 2025
While Henry initially tries to spin his behavior as a benevolent act of kindness, Barnes effectively makes the case that Henry was merely manipulated by a charming sociopath.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merely
Adverb
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The Oilers got out in front early, scoring just 1:27 into the game off the stick of Adam Henrique, his second goal of the playoffs, which turned out to be all the Oilers would need.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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The singer had just gotten off the road from her Strip Love arena tour.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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It is being manufactured at the Kia plant in West Point, Georgia, though only 20% of all the company's vehicle parts come from the U.S. or Canada.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Anyone can start side hustles, but only a few dominate.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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Alternatively, users can simply describe their fashion goals or outline specific needs for upcoming events.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Just a few days after Hudson's controversial interjection during Belichick's CBS interview, Gronkowski and former teammate Julian Edelman said on their podcast Dudes on Dudes that Hudson was simply acting as her boyfriend's publicist.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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“Merely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merely. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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