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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 have been instances where efforts to promote inclusion actually led to exclusion and where initiatives meant to address generations of disparity led to more inequality or simply missed the mark.
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Scott Maxwell, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Sometimes Redick’s tasks are simply checking in with certain players.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Or, more likely, you have been targeted, and the attempt simply didn't land.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Some people simply steal tickets, court documents show.
—Jack Jankowski, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
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Scott Maxwell, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Sometimes Redick’s tasks are simply checking in with certain players.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Or, more likely, you have been targeted, and the attempt simply didn't land.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Some people simply steal tickets, court documents show.
—Jack Jankowski, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simply
Adverb
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My mother would leave her desk only to cook, clean the house and iron clothes, then return to work.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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But on Saturday, the Sky showed an ability to fight off a comeback — a critical shift for a team that won only 10 games last season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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Gas in Los Angeles averages just over $6 per gallon as of Tuesday, per AAA.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Surveillance camera footage captured Mott scaling an 8-foot fence topped with barbed wire at the perimeter of the airport in just 15 seconds, then walking across the runway.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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This is proof that sometimes divine intervention-like occurrences can happen, occurring purely via the Grace of God.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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From another, money is seen purely as a unit of account, a measurement like a meter or a year, so that the question of how much of it there is, is a category error, like asking how many inches there are in Europe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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While the joke might’ve been harsh, Brady is merely returning the favor; Hart was one of the many comedians present at his own 2024 roast.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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And somehow all of this was merely the appetizer — for an even more outrageous spectacle.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 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,
8 May 2026
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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.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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The series will launch with all eight episodes on July 15, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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In one case study highlighted by PCMag, a sailboat cruising through the Red Sea with the Starlink Mini dish—a user device released in 2024—was able to exclusively rely on Starlink positioning data despite GPS jamming and spoofing.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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“Simply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simply. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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