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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
Over time, the series transformed into what was known as the Busch Grand National Series in 1982 and later simply the Busch Series from 1984 until 2007.
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Getting the look is easy—simply outline the window with string lights, using clear hooks or nails to keep them in place.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2025
These numbers instead aim to simply illustrate trends or superlatives.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Feb. 2025
One hour away by train, Piedmont’s culinary mecca—known for its white truffles—is also the capital of one of Italy’s leading wine regions, or simply use Turin as a launchpad for exploring the greater Piedmont region.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Getting the look is easy—simply outline the window with string lights, using clear hooks or nails to keep them in place.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2025
These numbers instead aim to simply illustrate trends or superlatives.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Feb. 2025
One hour away by train, Piedmont’s culinary mecca—known for its white truffles—is also the capital of one of Italy’s leading wine regions, or simply use Turin as a launchpad for exploring the greater Piedmont region.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simply
Adverb
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At this point, there are likely only five teams left in the Bregman sweepstakes: the Astros, Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, and Detroit Tigers.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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Between 2021 and 2024, the average attendance at commission meetings was only nine members, less than the 10-person quorum required by statute.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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Lately, the 80-year-old gallerist has set her sights on Isola, a neighborhood just north of the city center that has attracted design workshops, thrift stores, and art studios.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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Violette’s final choice doesn’t make sense in the context of everything she’s experienced over the course of the film, and Florence’s just manifests too quickly.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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Non-conference games are purely up to schools to schedule, and the Hurricanes’ scheduling agreements with teams like Florida and South Florida all have Miami playing at home this year.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2025
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The concern isn't purely hypothetical; as cases of bird flu continue to rise among farm animals, public health experts are carefully monitoring the virus’ potential shift to spreading among people.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
29 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Far from being merely a view of one woman, Zhang’s movie, however intimate in its dimensions, provides a wide-ranging vision of Chinese society at large.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
29 Jan. 2025
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Mayers and his attorney, Joe Tacopina, have maintained Rocky’s innocence, insisting that the gun was merely a prop.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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If your partner’s relying solely on socks to keep their feet warm, get them these extremely soft slides.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
31 Jan. 2025
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Tekken’s enduring impact isn’t solely derived from the characters and their nationalities, but also on its strength as a fighting game — the rush, techniques, and gameplay maneuvers bring excitement to onlookers at tournaments.—
Veerender Jubbal,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2025
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IndieWire shares Hinojosa’s keynote exclusively below.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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The actress, 49, attended the opening night of Jackman's From New York, with Love show at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Friday, Jan. 24, as seen in photos obtained exclusively by PEOPLE.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Simply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simply. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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