as in very
being this and no more
the mere idea of your traveling alone to Europe is ridiculous
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Recent Examples of mere
ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
If Minnesota had hopes of winning a second game in San Antonio to take a convincing 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals, those lasted mere minutes on Wednesday.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Meteor showers occur on a predictable schedule each year, with some lasting for mere days and others stretching on for weeks.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Labour, which dog-walked the opposition with almost 34% of votes in the 2024 general election, is now left desperately fighting to mobilize a mere 17% of voters who still back them.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026
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Adjective
Though some cases will only experience relatively minor respiratory compromise, for others, the onset of severe respiratory distress can be rapid, with people descending from minor breathing problems to needing intensive care in mere hours.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
If Minnesota had hopes of winning a second game in San Antonio to take a convincing 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals, those lasted mere minutes on Wednesday.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Meteor showers occur on a predictable schedule each year, with some lasting for mere days and others stretching on for weeks.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Labour, which dog-walked the opposition with almost 34% of votes in the 2024 general election, is now left desperately fighting to mobilize a mere 17% of voters who still back them.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mere
Adjective
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The kind of storm leaving Maxey resigned to the very idea of defeat before the halftime break.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The profits from these amateur community shows funded the very infrastructure of Jim Crow America, from paving streets, financing university buildings, and building the hospitals and schools that Black citizens were systematically excluded from using.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2026
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Given the sheer number of stocks offering dividends, identifying the right ones is not always straightforward.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Not to mention, there’s the sheer natural beauty of the Verde River and the red-rock formations the region is known for.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The format for the Division 1 playoffs was changed this year to a 16-team field that begins with pool play.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Babies who don’t get the vitamin K shot, research shows, are 81 times more likely than those who do to develop late vitamin K deficiency bleeding, where in many cases oxygen can’t reach their brains and blood pools around their skulls.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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“Mere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mere. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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