as in sure
having or showing a mind free from doubt
another one of his doubtless predictions that will never come true
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1
as in certainly
without any question
she is doubtless the one and only girl for me
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as in probably
by reasonable assumption
doubtless you have heard this story before, but I'll tell it anyway
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Recent Examples of doubtless
Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 9 Sep. 2022
Emerging-market currencies are doubtless in for another several months of rollercoaster-like volatility, even assuming that the Fed’s currently uber-hawkish stance starts to soften a bit.
—Megha Mandavia, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022
Lizz Schumer, People.com, 27 May 2025
Twice a motion to adjourn had been offered—a motion always in order in other Houses, and doubtless so in this one also.
—Don Delillo, Harpers Magazine, 5 May 2025
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Adjective
Much of the adhesion was doubtless down to the prototype's track-biased Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 9 Sep. 2022
Emerging-market currencies are doubtless in for another several months of rollercoaster-like volatility, even assuming that the Fed’s currently uber-hawkish stance starts to soften a bit.
—Megha Mandavia, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022
Adverb
Others would doubtless tell a very different story.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 27 May 2025
Twice a motion to adjourn had been offered—a motion always in order in other Houses, and doubtless so in this one also.
—Don Delillo, Harpers Magazine, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubtless
Adjective
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If Nintendo notices the same cryptographic signature on security certificates being used by hundreds of different consoles and accounts, for instance, the company can be relatively sure that all those users are engaging in piracy.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2025
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Assuming the keynote is on Sept. 10, or one day that week, the release date, as sure as eggs is eggs, will be the Friday of the following week: Friday, Sept. 19.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adverb
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Zombie series in these settings are still going to be pricey, and so AMC certainly has that to consider.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Some historical context appears to be lost in this conversation because Sundowns certainly do not solely owe their success to their wealthy owner.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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Yet, by relying on Title 10 authorities and by refraining from invoking the Insurrection Act, Trump could save himself from a definitive loss in court that would probably be upheld by the Supreme Court, Weisberg said.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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The truth is your child is probably already pretty good at blowing air out of their mouth—thanks to all that practice blowing bubble wands and birthday candles.—
Aleksandra Weber,
Parents,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Brother Rice coach Sean McBride felt confident giving Sheehan the ball.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Companies that use a lot of fuel as part of their business and need their customers feeling confident enough to travel fell to some of the sharpest losses.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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Quite reasonably Trump’s critics, and surely many who are fans of Trump, are astounded by his conceit.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Soon, though, this early trickle of new titles had turned into a flood, with When Saturday Comes, surely the wise old grandfather of them all these days, first hitting the streets in 1986.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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Israel likely believed that Iran couldn't withstand a major air assault at the moment, a fact that likely played a role in the timing of the current operation.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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Among the first strikes targeted was the Mehrabad air base in Tehran, where some air fleet is likely held.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Rest assured, the goal is not to replace human scientists.—
Steve Nadis,
Wired News,
1 June 2025
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China Now Faces 245% Trump Tariff By Micah McCartney China News Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 21 A White House strategy to strong-arm trade partners into joining its efforts to isolate China economically is far from assured of success, economic analysts said.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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That said, getting some time at home is definitely a luxury the Panthers aren’t taking for granted.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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There are definitely different applicable statutes, depending on the form of community association.—
Howard Dakoff,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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“Doubtless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubtless. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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