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as in only
for nothing other than
the scholarships are awarded simply on the basis of merit uninterested in food, she eats simply to keep alive
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Recent Examples of simply
And that was simply over a board game.
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Cecil Joyce, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
The frozen drinks were flowing, the day beds were full of sailors soaking up the sun, and the music simply would not stop.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
In times of war, it is simply forbidden to say anything that violates the general consensus—and the consensus regarding the war is sacred and immutable.
—Uriel Kon
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
Favor a provider that can operate the security and compliance program end to end, not simply check the box.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Cecil Joyce, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
The frozen drinks were flowing, the day beds were full of sailors soaking up the sun, and the music simply would not stop.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
In times of war, it is simply forbidden to say anything that violates the general consensus—and the consensus regarding the war is sacred and immutable.
—Uriel Kon
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
Favor a provider that can operate the security and compliance program end to end, not simply check the box.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simply
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They will be charged either the tariff rates the United States has on their countries of origin or flat fees of $80 to $200 — the latter option available to postal carriers only in the first six months.—
Kayla Steinberg,
NBC news,
29 Aug. 2025
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Thousands of hopefuls apply each year, but only 12 are chosen to compete in the 10-week contest.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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If just one mishap goes the other way, maybe Dallas walks away with a victory on opening night.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Start by cutting back the top growth to just a couple of inches to expose the crown of the plant.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the design world, the in-between spaces—those that are neither strictly private nor purely public—are having a moment.—
John Wogan,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
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Tonight’s Kansas City Chiefs clash with the LA Chargers from São Paulo will be a purely online event on YouTube, and perhaps the kickoff to the future of football & streaming.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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This kind of agility sets apart those with merely a job from those who are highly valued for their calm composure, which comes from continually honing their skills and level of education.—
Jeanne M. Stafford,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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When this sort of explanation is merely an excuse for gender discrimination, courts ferret out the real reason and punish the culprit.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Some analysts said central bankers may lean toward a rate cut in part due to Trump’s urgings, while others said the Fed would make its decision based solely on economic data.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Rising divorce rates and women’s longer life expectancy than men have also contributed to more women relying solely on their own finances and an increase in affluent widows.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Family offices made 47 direct investments in companies, nearly flat from July's 48 , per data provided exclusively to CNBC by Fintrx.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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As someone who has exclusively cleaned with bulky, corded, heavy vacuums throughout the years, commerce writer Julia Harrison explains that this cordless Dyson has changed her life.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Simply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simply. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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