1
as in only
for nothing other than
I fight solely for my country, not for money!
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2
as in independently
without aid or support
you undertook that project solely on your own, and you will finish it likewise
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Recent Examples of solely
Was there ever a discussion to make the songs solely in English?
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Abby Webster, Billboard, 18 July 2025
The letter cites court filings that appear to contradict the administration’s contention that migrants sent to the prison are solely under the jurisdiction of the government of El Salvador.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 18 July 2025
The views and opinions expressed by podcasters and guests are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions of Deloitte or its personnel.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 July 2025
They are gained solely to satisfy the rule and can cost thousands of dollars, potentially delaying entry into the workforce.
—Bryce Welker, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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Abby Webster, Billboard, 18 July 2025
The letter cites court filings that appear to contradict the administration’s contention that migrants sent to the prison are solely under the jurisdiction of the government of El Salvador.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 18 July 2025
The views and opinions expressed by podcasters and guests are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions of Deloitte or its personnel.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 July 2025
They are gained solely to satisfy the rule and can cost thousands of dollars, potentially delaying entry into the workforce.
—Bryce Welker, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solely
Adverb
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Buxton gets a breather after an eventful week Byron Buxton was out of the lineup Sunday, but only because Baldelli wanted to give him a breather.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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The offer, which can be redeemed in-store or online, is only available through Sunday, July 20.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
21 July 2025
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Against this corporate financial quagmire, Wintour hasn’t made a complete mess of Vogue from a purely performance metric.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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But purely judging from the photos, the EV sure looks intriguing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 July 2025
Adverb
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Filling out the rest of their roster with veteran-minimum contracts alone would cost them at least an additional $10 million.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Tax revenues alone are insufficient to cover the government’s expenses.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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Notably, these obligations do not arise exclusively from the Paris Agreement or the UNFCCC.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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In a letter to Ethics Chairman Michael Guest (R-MS), obtained exclusively by the Washington Examiner, Rep. Rob Bresnahan’s (R-PA) lawyer stated that the congressman has placed two guardrails for his advisers to follow while managing his stock trades.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
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The final straw came when both the friend and his wife separately asked to stay again, even though the woman’s parents were about to visit from abroad.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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One of the signature events on PBS this fall will be Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, a six-part, 12-hour series produced separately from American Experience.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 July 2025
Adverb
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Lainey Wilson just opened a new exhibition at the Hall of Fame, too.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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The Red Sox are competitive this season, but their World Series window is only just beginning to open.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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The identities of both roommates had remained a secret until the hearing today, with the pair simply referred to as D.M. and B.F. in court filings.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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To use, simply mix compost into the soil when preparing a new bed, or apply it as a top-dressing, side-dressing, or potting mix additive.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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“Solely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solely. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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