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
The vote was 11-0, with support coming solely from the Budget Committee's Republicans.
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Stephen Neukam, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
Family court judges confirm that law enforcement wrongly assumes these matters fall solely within family courts’ jurisdiction.
—Chris Felder, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Relying solely on watermelon, which is low in fat, protein, and several other essential nutrients, may lead to nutrient deficiencies, muscle loss, and fatigue, to name a few.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2025
King was martyred for his role in that struggle for freedom and equality that has bettered the lives of all Americans, not solely African-Americans.
—Paul L. Newman, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2025
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Stephen Neukam, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
Family court judges confirm that law enforcement wrongly assumes these matters fall solely within family courts’ jurisdiction.
—Chris Felder, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Relying solely on watermelon, which is low in fat, protein, and several other essential nutrients, may lead to nutrient deficiencies, muscle loss, and fatigue, to name a few.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2025
King was martyred for his role in that struggle for freedom and equality that has bettered the lives of all Americans, not solely African-Americans.
—Paul L. Newman, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solely
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The technology will only be used at the snowboarding events for both men and women.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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One order would declare that the federal government would recognize only two immutable sexes: male and female.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Jan. 2025
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Non-conference games are purely up to schools to schedule, and the Hurricanes’ scheduling agreements with teams like Florida and South Florida all have Miami playing at home this year.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2025
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The concern isn't purely hypothetical; as cases of bird flu continue to rise among farm animals, public health experts are carefully monitoring the virus’ potential shift to spreading among people.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
29 Jan. 2025
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There’s a chance that alone gives Pettersson and the Canucks a boost.—
Corey Pronman,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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Divergence That leaves the Fed, for now, standing alone.—
Howard Schneider,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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IndieWire shares Hinojosa’s keynote exclusively below.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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The actress, 49, attended the opening night of Jackman's From New York, with Love show at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Friday, Jan. 24, as seen in photos obtained exclusively by PEOPLE.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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While the Heat departed South Florida earlier than initially scheduled Thursday, Butler previously had made plans to travel separately from the team, meeting them in Milwaukee later in the day.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Metro Richmond Zoo's $26 admission is required separately and is not included in the Poppy Pygmy Hippo Experience ticket price.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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The body and leg meat can be just as tasty with just a little extra preparation and special recipes.—
Peter Burke,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Put one foot in front of the other, smile and just keep on rolling.—
Karen Mizoguchi,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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One hour away by train, Piedmont’s culinary mecca—known for its white truffles—is also the capital of one of Italy’s leading wine regions, or simply use Turin as a launchpad for exploring the greater Piedmont region.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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My original intention was simply to write a novel, to tell the story of a family and an individual's fate, which just happens to touch on this subject [Land Reform].—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Solely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solely. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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