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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
The assertions came despite a lack of clear scientific evidence, and Kenvue has called them simply false.
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NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
But the action scenes never seem to galvanize, and somewhere along the line the predator, once a ruthless, unstoppable killing machine, has simply lost its menacing mojo.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
The small-scale tragedy depicts an undeniable artistic force who simply could not get out of his own way.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
It is not known whether the US will simply ignore COP or try to intervene to secure preferred outcomes.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
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NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
But the action scenes never seem to galvanize, and somewhere along the line the predator, once a ruthless, unstoppable killing machine, has simply lost its menacing mojo.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
The small-scale tragedy depicts an undeniable artistic force who simply could not get out of his own way.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
It is not known whether the US will simply ignore COP or try to intervene to secure preferred outcomes.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simply
Adverb
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In this case, the majority of the court reached for an issue no one presented, setting aside the normal procedure of dealing only with the facts and questions presented by the litigants, Wood said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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When the humans return, there are only a handful, better clothed, hair braided and combed, new fashions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Leaders in Congress agreed and sent out armadas of patriot privateers to do just that, plundering British shipping around the Atlantic rim and forcing Royal Navy warships to redeploy to convoy duty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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There are also just more bears these days.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The key question now is whether these shows of force are purely symbolic or if the next strike, flight, or covert action could trigger a direct confrontation between the two countries.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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And, just in time for Halloween, The Twisted Spine, New York’s first bookstore dedicated purely to horror, has opened its doors in Williamsburg.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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That merely meant coach Brian Dutcher didn’t have to delicately parcel out playing time while massaging egos on his Mariana Trench-deep roster, and the bench shortened by circumstance delivered a 77-45 win powered by a pair of true freshmen and a typically frenetic defensive effort.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The ecumenical engagement with removal merely confirmed the integration between primitive fossil capital and every other circuit of accumulation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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All of her work and coverage decisions are overseen solely by Journal Sentinel editors.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Mamdani has also embraced the world of podcasters and influencers, recently hosting a news conference exclusively for content creators that his campaign said was aimed at reaching new and less politically engaged audiences, according to NBC News.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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This major holiday sale, exclusively for members of Sephora’s Beauty Insider program, is also an exciting time of the year for beauty-lovers looking to save on products that rarely go on sale, including Dyson hair styling tools.—
Tim Chan,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Simply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simply. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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