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Recent Examples of merely
The school board insists the books merely expose kids to diverse viewpoints and ideas.
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Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2025
And both will almost certainly determine whether De Luca and Abdy get to keep swinging — or whether this spring’s comeback was merely a stay of execution.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
So, for now, there is merely the constant glare on Hegseth, who seems to be atop a fast-flaking camp of defenders.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
Flair was the dynastic front woman of the company’s women’s division, Rousey was the ferocious prodigy, and Lynch was the unruly wildcard who had to fight her way into merely getting a spot in the match.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
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Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2025
And both will almost certainly determine whether De Luca and Abdy get to keep swinging — or whether this spring’s comeback was merely a stay of execution.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
So, for now, there is merely the constant glare on Hegseth, who seems to be atop a fast-flaking camp of defenders.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
Flair was the dynastic front woman of the company’s women’s division, Rousey was the ferocious prodigy, and Lynch was the unruly wildcard who had to fight her way into merely getting a spot in the match.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merely
Adverb
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By episode 2, the former Fireflies make it to an area just outside Jackson and see how heavily fortified the city is.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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But the Heat then scored just 21 points while shooting 1 of 6 (16.7 percent) on threes in the fourth quarter.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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This time, though, the satellites have not only been significantly upgraded, but represent the largest deployment for Amazon, the company said.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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When rescuers got hold of Taylor Swift, the cheetah, the cub was only three pounds and not much larger than the kitten of a domestic house cat.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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In other words, if the economy is in a recession or sliding into one, the Fed presumably will lower rates but not if inflation has spiked and the economy is simply losing steam.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Some call ahead or make arrangements through a tour company, while others simply find their way to El Batey de los Hermanos Ayala during opening hours, hoping to hear the rhythms of bomba echoing in the air.—
Melissa Rose Cooper,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Merely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merely. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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