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Recent Examples of merely
Some of these flourishes are jarringly funny, others merely stop the film momentarily in its tracks.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 June 2026
But universal care also must mean universal safety and accountability, not merely universal access.
—Nisha Narayanan, STAT, 5 June 2026
This week’s ruling on Alabama makes explicit what was merely implied in Callais.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Signing an attacker — preferably with versatility and the ability to play across the front line, like Gordon, rather than merely an out-and-out left-winger — is of the utmost priority, alongside bringing in a new No 1.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 5 June 2026
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 June 2026
But universal care also must mean universal safety and accountability, not merely universal access.
—Nisha Narayanan, STAT, 5 June 2026
This week’s ruling on Alabama makes explicit what was merely implied in Callais.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Signing an attacker — preferably with versatility and the ability to play across the front line, like Gordon, rather than merely an out-and-out left-winger — is of the utmost priority, alongside bringing in a new No 1.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merely
Adverb
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With such popular attractions as Little Island, the Whitney, the Highline, and designer shopping just blocks away, the hotel is ideal for those who want to get out and explore—but still want to have lots of fun options to come back to.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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And that's important not just because movie theaters are communal spaces where audiences are, at least ostensibly, forced to put down their phones and other distractions.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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That conflict has not only affected politics at home and abroad, but American and international professional sports as well.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Take Buffalo Trace’s parent company, for example, which makes more than 2,000 barrels a day that are used only once for bourbon, to preserve tradition and maximum flavor extraction.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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In fact, this section of the trail is the perfect place to throw away the map (or turn off the Google Maps) and simply wander the cobblestone streets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Don't assume your grass is dry by simply looking at it, especially in the morning or late evening.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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“Merely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merely. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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