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
Adam Summers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
While just a simulation, one verging on the edge of science fiction, the results prove a cautionary tale as AI moves from a mere tool to operating autonomous systems.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 28 May 2026
What once made the lake awkward to reach helped preserve the sense that life along its banks belonged to a different Austin, despite being mere minutes from the city center.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The mere mention of the vaginal microbiome outside of the gyno’s office or group chats was once off limits.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 May 2026
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Adjective
This is not an accident or a mere statistical anomaly.
—Adam Summers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
While just a simulation, one verging on the edge of science fiction, the results prove a cautionary tale as AI moves from a mere tool to operating autonomous systems.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 28 May 2026
What once made the lake awkward to reach helped preserve the sense that life along its banks belonged to a different Austin, despite being mere minutes from the city center.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The mere mention of the vaginal microbiome outside of the gyno’s office or group chats was once off limits.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mere
Adjective
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Potential side effects The downside to treating zinc cream like an overnight face mask is that the very thing making skin look calmer can also unearth problems beneath the surface.—
Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Then to Sydney Harbour, the very scene of that embarrassing capsize exactly a year earlier, and the Americans won the event outright for a first win since October 2023.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 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,
24 May 2026
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The German supermodel attended the event in a brown figure-hugging corset dress with a scalloped neckline and sheer mesh cutouts on the sides, as well as a thigh-high slit and ruching at the hip.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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And that’s not to mention the sheer number of candidates or amount of money pouring into these races this year.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
23 May 2026
Noun
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The plan removes hundreds of millions of emissions allowances but creates a new incentive pool and more free permits for industry, aiming to keep refineries and manufacturing from leaving the state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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“Mere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mere. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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