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as in only
for nothing other than
the scholarships are awarded simply on the basis of merit uninterested in food, she eats simply to keep alive
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Recent Examples of simply
But any study of Maye’s recent tape reveals a quarterback playing simply to survive at times behind bad offensive lines — his last at North Carolina and his first in New England.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Many shows will simply go somewhere, shoot everything, and then leave.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2025
Put more simply, do not let your PC fall off support.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
More than simply the latest rendition of the Micron backpacking stove line, the new launch promises to be something of a pivot in response to the changing winds of the outdoor market.
—New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Many shows will simply go somewhere, shoot everything, and then leave.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2025
Put more simply, do not let your PC fall off support.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
More than simply the latest rendition of the Micron backpacking stove line, the new launch promises to be something of a pivot in response to the changing winds of the outdoor market.
—New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simply
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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Fox, who just completed graduate school, decided to dedicate part of a month-long break to searching for a diamond.—
Arkansas State Parks,
Arkansas Online,
19 Aug. 2025
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President Donald Trump had just spent several hours in meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and seven other leaders from Europe who had come along in a frantic effort to shore up U.S. support for the Ukrainian position.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
19 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The baby ghost needed to be both threatening and endearing, as its tragic backstory meant it couldn’t be presented as purely terrifying.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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His predecessor Gary O’Neil had switched between a back three and four, but Pereira went purely with a 3-4-2-1 for the rest of the season and Wolves took 33 points from their remaining 22 games.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The show explores the power of materiality in contemporary Detroit art — from scorching to slick, raw to soft — inviting viewers to feel rather than merely observe.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Consistent attendance over several weeks demonstrates your commitment to involvement, rather than merely padding your resume.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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As Fanatics expanded beyond its licensed merchandise roots, company executives noticed an encouraging trend: customers that utilize multiple Fanatics verticals typically spend three-to-four times more with the company than those that buy just apparel or collectibles, or those that solely gamble.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Hot 100 hit by a female K-pop group in the chart’s 60-plus year history — previous top spots were held solely by BTS and its solo offshoots.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
11 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The soup flavors will be available exclusively at Walmart, both in stores and online, beginning later this month.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Hancock also played exclusively at safety in the first half, and entered the game for Cole Bishop once the starter hit his rep count maximum in the middle of the Bears’ second drive.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Simply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simply. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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