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Recent Examples of merely
If the man would have been from a European Union country, the bill would have been much less — merely a few hundred euros.
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Colson Thayer, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
On July 28, the nation set a one-day record for electrical consumption, driven by demand for air-conditioning (which merely transfers heat from one place to another).
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
So the movie ends, the remainder of this season, and all of next will merely be the rolling of credits.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
However, whether that demise exists or free agency is merely on a hiatus, inside is a smaller change.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 28 July 2025
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Colson Thayer, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
On July 28, the nation set a one-day record for electrical consumption, driven by demand for air-conditioning (which merely transfers heat from one place to another).
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
So the movie ends, the remainder of this season, and all of next will merely be the rolling of credits.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
However, whether that demise exists or free agency is merely on a hiatus, inside is a smaller change.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merely
Adverb
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She will be joined by Gabrielle Hardie, who finished just behind her at the Pan American Games.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Eovaldi, a former Yankee, spun a gem in Texas, allowing just one hit while walking none and striking out six over eight scoreless innings and 98 pitches.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The lawsuit is only against KSTP and not against individuals.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
14 Aug. 2025
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Katella’s offense averaged only 10 points per game, but coach Dustin Hurley said the offense is simplified this season and the team might play with more tempo.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The consequence on Saturday was simply stress testing baseball’s best bullpen and dropping the Padres a game behind the Dodgers in the NL West.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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Or, for that matter, does Jimmy Butler turn into Jimmy Butler and simply take the night off?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Merely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merely. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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