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Recent Examples of merely
The difference is that AI merely supports the learning process.
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Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026
First, the university should be public or public-serving in substance, not merely public-adjacent in branding.
—Christos Korgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
And those players don’t merely respect him.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Digital traceability systems must reflect the actual makeup of the physical product, not just merely record what suppliers enter into a system.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
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Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026
First, the university should be public or public-serving in substance, not merely public-adjacent in branding.
—Christos Korgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
And those players don’t merely respect him.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Digital traceability systems must reflect the actual makeup of the physical product, not just merely record what suppliers enter into a system.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merely
Adverb
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Lunch and dinner are just as healthy, with simple recipes allowing the fresh food to shine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Our angel was right there on the sidewalk, just past the young men.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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The Eastern League champs with an 11-1 record, the Warhawks’ only loss down the stretch came in the final league game against Christian on May 15.—
Rick Hoff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Andrew was only 4 days old when his dad hit his second home run of the 2004 NLCS.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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But most things in life are not answered so simply.—
Erika Ettin,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Fontenot simply would not be beaten.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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“Merely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merely. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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