1
as in confident
having or showing a mind free from doubt
are you absolutely sure that she said she was coming today?
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2
as in necessary
impossible to avoid or evade
the joke's a sure dud if you don't pause in the right places
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3
as in reliable
not likely to fail
a sure cure for the winter blues—a week in the Bahamas
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4
as in true
worthy of one's trust
a sister is a sure friend for life
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5
as in conclusive
not capable of being challenged or proved wrong
no sure evidence that life exists on other planets
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as in definitely
without any question
we sure could use your help here
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Recent Examples of sure
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Many people want to help during or after a disaster but aren’t sure how.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
And sure, your patio furniture set is important, but a little decor goes a long way to make an outdoor space more personal and cozy.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025
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True, as compared with Trump’s negotiations with Vladimir Putin, for sure.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Many people want to help during or after a disaster but aren’t sure how.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
Adverb
So sure, hop into season 3 now, or just wait a month until Netflix scoops it up.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
And sure, your patio furniture set is important, but a little decor goes a long way to make an outdoor space more personal and cozy.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure
Adjective
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Willy Adames is confident the Giants could’ve turned two.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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So here’s what the data is saying: Corporations are confident—just look at buybacks.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Many people in the country have a distrust of civil servants; however, civil servants with deep understanding of finance and investing are exactly the type of people who would be necessary.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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How much rehearsal was necessary for the three children to deliver the complex Don DeLillo text, and for Moon to prepare for her long opening monologue?—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Invest in acoustic privacy, reliable technology for hybrid collaboration, and layout choices that reflect different work styles.—
Gleb Tsipursky,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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If unwilling to meet Crystal Palace’s asking price for reliable enforcer Marc Guéhi—also a possible addition—Liverpool will be counting on the 18-year-old to step up as early as this season.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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While some characters like Connie and Bobby literally grow, true to the show’s comedic approach, King of the Hill’s return underscores how whether in real or animated life, some people never change.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Gilded Age has been a true word-of-mouth phenomenon.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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But to date, there is no conclusive evidence that RL endows LLMs with reasoning capabilities that generalize beyond easily verifiable domains like math and coding.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Typically, dermatologists aren’t huge fans of using supplements to boost collagen stores, because there’s no conclusive evidence to show that collagen peptides actually make their way to the skin.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
5 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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With so much passion behind the project, Rado’s Press is definitely off to a great start.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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And if not, then that is definitely a worthwhile question (and perhaps a future column).—
Miriam Kirmayer,
SELF,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Robinhood stock benefits from positive momentum, with impressive recent growth and margins, though certain risks are potential considerations for investors.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The company’s vision: a system that lets drivers take Zoom calls while the vehicle does the driving—that is, once Level 3 vehicle autonomy is reached and cars can reliably drive themselves under certain conditions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025
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Many assume that memory loss and cognitive decline are an inevitable part of aging — but new research suggests that doesn’t have to be the case.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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In his meeting with Trump, Putin – potentially seeking to secure at the negotiating table what Russia has not been able to win by force – will be at pains to give the impression that Russia’s advance in Donetsk is inevitable.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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