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Recent Examples of merely
Now what the Heat would have to decide is whether Davion Mitchell has found his stroke or merely is in the midst of a hot streak.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
The space between them could be seen as merely the kind of thing that happens when one half of a couple is more into the relationship than the other, but the gap here is more complicated.
—Esther Zuckerman, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
This week, the Democrats seem to be concentrating on merely keying the Teslas – especially the cybertrucks.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Since voters can’t wash a president’s or member of Congress’s mouth out with soap, the question becomes whether this salty language is merely for performative shock value or a sign of declining civility in American culture.
—John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
The space between them could be seen as merely the kind of thing that happens when one half of a couple is more into the relationship than the other, but the gap here is more complicated.
—Esther Zuckerman, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
This week, the Democrats seem to be concentrating on merely keying the Teslas – especially the cybertrucks.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Since voters can’t wash a president’s or member of Congress’s mouth out with soap, the question becomes whether this salty language is merely for performative shock value or a sign of declining civility in American culture.
—John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merely
Adverb
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The synthetic, dual-fiber bristles (a mixture of fine and thick in density) pick up just the right amount of product to deliver streak-free full application without absorbing too much product or depositing it unevenly onto skin.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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Alabama is in the Elite 8 for just the third time in school history but second season in a row.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Sadly, the use of Early Decision and Early Action plans has only increased in the subsequent year with some colleges enrolling more than 50% of their class this way.—
Brennan Barnard,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Over the last five games, LaVine has averaged 16.6 points while attempting only 9.8 shots per game.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The better move is simply to ensure tissues are within arm’s reach in every client meeting room.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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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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“Merely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merely. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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