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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 Constitution’s limits on government power do not disappear simply because the ideology being imposed is fashionable or institutionally approved.
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Courtney Corbello, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
With so few residents, there are simply too few people for all the jobs that need doing.
—NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Besides, if those credentials and experience are baseline for the employer, simply stating them won’t set you apart.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
For this recipe, simply toss in the ingredients, switch on your slow cooker, and then walk away.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
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Courtney Corbello, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
With so few residents, there are simply too few people for all the jobs that need doing.
—NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Besides, if those credentials and experience are baseline for the employer, simply stating them won’t set you apart.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
For this recipe, simply toss in the ingredients, switch on your slow cooker, and then walk away.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for simply
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simply
Adverb
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With attackers on both shoulders, Dengler could only tap the ball back to Andema in net, forcing Andema to scramble and desperately boot the ball upfield.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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But that came only after the visitors scored the first ever goal in the stadium’s history when Guilherme Biro struck the first blow in the game’s sixth minute.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Their facility would use just 2% of a hyperscaler’s power and occupy about 2% as much space, according to the company.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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That just felt so, almost traumatizing to even imagine.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Her love of the game and drive to improve was coming purely from within.—
Charles Baggarly
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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One Emirati said people in the UAE want their military to impose a cost on Iran and are no longer satisfied with a purely defensive posture.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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To confuse UConn with anything other than the University of Connecticut would be akin to assuming Duke was merely some nobleman in England.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Juliet is arguing that Romeo’s name is merely a label that does not define his essence.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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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.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Senior midfielder Erin Hadley is playing high school soccer for the first time for Lincoln-Way Central after previously competing exclusively with her club team.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The previous day, Olitzky had similarly endorsed focussing exclusively on the plight of the hostages in response to a letter from Liba Beyer.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Simply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simply. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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