1
as in assurance
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
I have full certainty that I'll pass the test
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2
as in likelihood
the quality or state of being impossible to avoid or evade
the proverbial certainty of death and taxes
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Recent Examples of certainty
The other is cloaked in surveillance and menace, shaped by ideological certainty and fear, a city not of citizens but of instruments, organized for the will of their God.
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Kian Tajbakhsh, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
The only seeming certainties, in my opinion, are Miguel Vargas, Chase Meidroth and Taylor.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Many draft-eligible players not projected for the lottery were advised by agents to prioritize college basketball’s commercial opportunities and clear development pathways over the lack of certainty and cash guarantees of being a late NBA selection.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 25 June 2025
The subtext seemed to be that Denver is theoretically willing to enter the second apron if a roster is ever good enough to warrant it — but the current roster features a high degree of injury risk, meaning there is very little certainty of the penalties being justified.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
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Kian Tajbakhsh, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
The only seeming certainties, in my opinion, are Miguel Vargas, Chase Meidroth and Taylor.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Many draft-eligible players not projected for the lottery were advised by agents to prioritize college basketball’s commercial opportunities and clear development pathways over the lack of certainty and cash guarantees of being a late NBA selection.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 25 June 2025
The subtext seemed to be that Denver is theoretically willing to enter the second apron if a roster is ever good enough to warrant it — but the current roster features a high degree of injury risk, meaning there is very little certainty of the penalties being justified.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certainty
Noun
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And there is no assurance, as recent examples indicate, that DJS will even learn that a youthful offender wearing an ankle monitor is AWOL.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
11 July 2025
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That level of assurance does not appear to be materializing at this time.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The spread of the mosquitoes is concerning because their presence increases the likelihood of disease transmission, said Steve Abshier, president of the Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California.—
Kff Health News,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Full of confidence and eager to prove the worth of his colt, the veteran conditioner brilliantly prepared Forever Young for another run on American soil in the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The findings show a growing generational divide in workplace confidence, and these fears are not necessarily unfounded.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Noun
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These granular insights help fine-tune strategy, improve customer satisfaction and enhance operational efficiency.—
Roman Lavrentev,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Historically, resale values are strong in the Ford utility market including the Explorer and their fleet of best selling trucks earning them consumer satisfaction accolades for years.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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And over decades, the probability of layoff has fallen significantly.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Following his conviction, DNA evidence connected him to raping a teacher at gunpoint at school in 1997.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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Instead, the show reflects the tone and tactics of actual missions, like the arrest of Terry Sakamoto, a fugitive with prior convictions for robbery, assault and making criminal threats, per ABC News.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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“Certainty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainty. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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