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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
One possibility is that the chimps simply chose to imitate the android—much like people and animals often mimic others in unfamiliar social situations.
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 5 June 2025
Cool Grays And Steely Blues These paint colors simply aren't right for some home styles.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 5 June 2025
Transitioning to mouse mode by simply placing the controller on a table made a potentially confusing input so much more intuitive.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
In addition to ample horseback-riding opportunities, guests can go hiking, fishing, biking, or simply relax at the pool.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 5 June 2025
Cool Grays And Steely Blues These paint colors simply aren't right for some home styles.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 5 June 2025
Transitioning to mouse mode by simply placing the controller on a table made a potentially confusing input so much more intuitive.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
In addition to ample horseback-riding opportunities, guests can go hiking, fishing, biking, or simply relax at the pool.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simply
Adverb
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However, undocumented immigrants are not eligible for Medicaid the health policy think tank KFF has pointed out, and only a small number of lawfully present immigrants qualify.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
2 June 2025
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Overall, Mercedes only scored 18 points in those three weeks, all of which came via Russell, and now, Ferrari has passed it for second in the constructors standings.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Adverb
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Keep scrolling to check out my 10 go-to beach essentials, with prices starting at just $9.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique just opened in Guanacaste—and T+L was the first to check in.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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Instead of managing personalities and transfer sagas, Enrique was allowed to focus purely on the pitch.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Unlike other pieces chosen purely for aesthetic appeal, charm bracelets tell a story.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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By understanding this nuanced relationship, leaders and HR professionals can develop more effective interventions that address the underlying causes of disengagement rather than merely treating its symptoms.—
Jonathan H. Westover,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Could Berg have launched that boycott, instead of merely threatening to do so?—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Adverb
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But the problem is the quality of education that the students receive, when they are rushed through the pipeline, with no time to focus on themselves, solely concentrated on productivity and employability, to pay back their debt.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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With an Apple account solely dedicated to your Apple TV box and Apple TV hardware and software tracking disabled as much as possible, Apple would have minimal data to ascribe to you as an Apple TV owner.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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Nearly half of all infants are not exclusively breastfed, and over 1 million children suffer from anemia.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Olsen, who quietly welcomed a son with her husband in 2023, starred alongside Sweetin in Full House from 1987 to 1995 Sweetin exclusively spoke to PEOPLE on June 5 before a live record of her How Rude, Tanneritos!—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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“Simply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simply. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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