for sure

phrase

Synonyms of for surenext
: without doubt or question : certainly

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They are banged up for sure, still missing RB Josh Jacobs and edge rusher Micah Parsons and now WR Jayden Reed and OT Zach Bako-Bewele. — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026 This book doesn’t use that idea too much, but moving from room to room like that is in there for sure. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026 Andonovski’s new role in Chicago stands to supercharge this one, for sure. — Pj Green september 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026 So that’s always in the background of [creative decisions] for sure. — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for sure

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of for sure was in 1534

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“For sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20sure. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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