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Recent Examples of merely
This year’s retreat from DEI policies is merely a continuation of that craven approach.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Bear in mind that in other advanced economies, the government does the work of calculating how much tax is owed by individuals, who in some cases are merely asked to spend a few minutes verifying the numbers.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Leon wrote in response to arguments from the Trump administration that WilmerHale’s claims of harm resulting from the executive order were merely speculation.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 27 May 2025
The couple were merely bickering, a source close to the president told CNN affiliate BFM TV.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Bear in mind that in other advanced economies, the government does the work of calculating how much tax is owed by individuals, who in some cases are merely asked to spend a few minutes verifying the numbers.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Leon wrote in response to arguments from the Trump administration that WilmerHale’s claims of harm resulting from the executive order were merely speculation.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 27 May 2025
The couple were merely bickering, a source close to the president told CNN affiliate BFM TV.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merely
Adverb
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Beutel, a computer engineer specializing in mountain monitoring, had just witnessed a glacier collapse.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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But Cyrus, who just released her Something Beautiful audio recording last week, with the visual album set to come out next week, is already looking to the future.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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And thank you to everyone who not only watched the show, but took Spencer James’s mantra of ‘Dream Big.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
2 June 2025
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Clients would get the remains of not only their loved one, but also the remains of other bodies.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
2 June 2025
Adverb
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The new service — dubbed simply ESPN, like its flagship linear network — will surface ahead of the NFL’s next play cycle, and Disney aims to convince customers to bundle it with other broadband offerings like Disney+ and Hulu.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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In addition to ample horseback-riding opportunities, guests can go hiking, fishing, biking, or simply relax at the pool.—
Michelle Baran,
AFAR Media,
5 June 2025
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“Merely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merely. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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