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Recent Examples of merely
The review is merely a formal update for the full security cabinet, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz already approved the IDF’s plans earlier this month.
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
In making a loan, the Fed merely altered the accounting entry, so the new money appeared in the local bank’s reserve account and could be drawn on.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
Busch continues to rake Busch’s strong rookie season was merely a jumping off point for the 27-year-old first baseman.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Established under the 1996 Communications Decency Act, which was designed to protect First Amendment rights online in the early days of the Internet, the law shielded tech companies from liability as they were considered merely third-party conduits of content, not content producers themselves.
—Mark Guarino, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2025
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
In making a loan, the Fed merely altered the accounting entry, so the new money appeared in the local bank’s reserve account and could be drawn on.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
Busch continues to rake Busch’s strong rookie season was merely a jumping off point for the 27-year-old first baseman.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Established under the 1996 Communications Decency Act, which was designed to protect First Amendment rights online in the early days of the Internet, the law shielded tech companies from liability as they were considered merely third-party conduits of content, not content producers themselves.
—Mark Guarino, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merely
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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Despite fierce opposition to certain kids books by conservative activists, Maricopa County, which serves 144,000 library cardholders, received only 12 formal letters asking for reevaluation of library books and DVDs since 2021.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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After that, Alcaraz brought the hammer down with his otherwise impenetrable delivery, which was broken only three times across the tournament.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Like Phoenix residents heading up to Flagstaff on a summer weekend, some desert mammals’ strategy to beat the heat is to simply move to a cooler place.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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These ingredients reflect a growing shift in pet wellness away from simply slowing joint deterioration and toward rebuilding comfort, restoring flexibility, and reducing inflammation at the source.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Merely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merely. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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