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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
There simply is not a target team.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026
As these energy-saving bulbs became cheaper and more efficient, societies found more occasions for lighting rather than simply consuming less electricity.
—Christopher Marquis, Time, 30 May 2026
This is not great defense — this is simply offensive.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
In other words, this wasn’t simply a transaction.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026
As these energy-saving bulbs became cheaper and more efficient, societies found more occasions for lighting rather than simply consuming less electricity.
—Christopher Marquis, Time, 30 May 2026
This is not great defense — this is simply offensive.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
In other words, this wasn’t simply a transaction.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simply
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
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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 transaction no longer felt purely functional.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Ironically, this one gets a huge reaction from the dress rehearsal audience and seems to have been cut purely for logistical reasons.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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But that continued dedication to masking of any kind is not merely the result of unintelligence, or misplaced hypochondria, or even being affiliated with a specific political party.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Admissions officers can differentiate between a teenager who has merely listed activities on their resume and one who has demonstrated accountability through a job outside of school.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Today, rumors circulating on social media in the DRC include false claims that Ebola is not real, that humanitarian workers are descending on the area solely for their own profit and that aid groups are withholding the best care available.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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The Hollywood Reporter exclusively revealed that Reid’s novel Malibu Rising is being developed as a TV series for Hulu, with Taylor adapting and executive producing alongside Circle of Confusion.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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The company ceased clinging exclusively to Windows and aggressively pivoted toward cloud computing, artificial intelligence and open platforms.—
Veronica Angela,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Simply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simply. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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