to be sure

phrase

Synonyms of to be surenext
: it must be acknowledged : admittedly

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Some canned soups come in low-sodium varieties, but check the sodium content on the nutrition label to be sure. — Laura Bradley, HEALTH, 17 Oct. 2026 That’s all easier with Kenneth Walker in the backfield, to be sure. — Sam McDowell 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 Not recognizing the producers and not understanding the movie are different things, to be sure. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026 Serve your sauce as soon as it’s made to be sure it’s presented and enjoyed at its best. — Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to be sure

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“To be sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20be%20sure. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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