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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
Homeowners can simply walk away from the burden, cash in hand, for a fair and reasonable price without any hidden fees or expenses.
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Kc Property Group, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2025
Chargers' Jim Harbaugh gives his thoughts on controversial 'tush push'
The veteran head coach currently views the Philadelphia Eagles' famed play as simply football but is curious to see how a rule change vote goes on it.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Put simply, the question is whether Musk is an asset or liability to Trump.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025
But even the most daring designers agree: Some choices are simply design faux pas.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
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Kc Property Group, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2025
Chargers' Jim Harbaugh gives his thoughts on controversial 'tush push'
The veteran head coach currently views the Philadelphia Eagles' famed play as simply football but is curious to see how a rule change vote goes on it.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Put simply, the question is whether Musk is an asset or liability to Trump.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025
But even the most daring designers agree: Some choices are simply design faux pas.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simply
Adverb
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Despite facing a 32% tariff, only 10% of the country’s exports are bound for the US.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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The score is not only fantastic, but such an integral part of a narrative about the cultural and magical impact of music.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Furnishing a space requires more consideration than just how something looks — especially for living rooms where a lot of time is spent.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The yield on the 10-year Treasury climbed to 4.27% from 4.15% late Monday and from just 4.01% late Friday.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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On the contrary, Ford’s design is entirely electronic which is purely meant to mimic the feel of changing gears.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Apr. 2025
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For example, a purely hypothetical deal of Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, Nikola Jovic and two or three first-rounders for Morant and a minimum salary would work within cap rules.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Rather than merely illustrating corporate omnipotence, Vara exposes the fragility of the technology itself: a nonhuman force that still depends on humanity—and is unable to encompass it.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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The banking industry strongly opposed the Biden rule, which would cap overdraft fees at just $5 for banks and financial institutions with more than $10 billion in assets unless the institutions opt for a fee that merely covers their own costs or treat the overdraft payment as a loan.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Pro Football Focus graded him 47th of 75 tight ends solely as a run blocker last season; Hill was ranked last.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Specialized technology providers focused solely on the retail media space will emerge with solutions that address the unique challenges of product listing ads and sponsored search within retail environments.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Levy would soon leave Columbia to work with Spielberg exclusively at Amblin Entertainment and DreamWorks Studios.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Haney spent 150 days a year on the road working exclusively with Woods.—
Ed Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Simply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simply. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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