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
Izzy Baskette, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Other experts aren’t so sure about the link between HPV and heart disease.
—Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 29 Apr. 2025
Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
Jokes aside, this Phillies team sure looks to have a higher ceiling than the one that fell two wins shy of the championship.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Not sure what to slip on your feet when wearing flouncy short-sleeve dresses and wide-leg pants?
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Other experts aren’t so sure about the link between HPV and heart disease.
—Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 29 Apr. 2025
Adverb
But the Little Monsters fan base sure got its money’s worth, with a show that managed — in truest Gaga fashion — to be equal parts bizarro and sentimental.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
Jokes aside, this Phillies team sure looks to have a higher ceiling than the one that fell two wins shy of the championship.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure
Adjective
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But Smith was confident that a solution could be found.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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And while forever seems like a big word, Duritz feels confident that the band will be with us for quite a while longer.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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In disparate impact cases, defendants can argue that a requirement is nonetheless necessary for a job.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 May 2025
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There is a limit of one per guest and no purchase, or ID, is necessary to get your free treat.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Men’s Pathfinder Rechargeable LED Cap $45 $35 at L.L. Bean Stay prepared on the trail with this rugged lighted ball cap, built for hikers and campers who need reliable, hands-free lighting.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2025
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The only solution with the current state of the Dodgers is a blockbuster trade for a reliable pitcher to bolster their rotation.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These collaborations help establish trust and credibility while ensuring that the platform remains a true reflection of local perspectives.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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While hazing has come under intense scrutiny in recent years, incidents like the one in Syracuse are reminders of how vague the true scope of hazing nationwide remains and the need for more tangible hazing prevention practices, experts and advocates say.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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As an option, have a separate, conclusive AI to summarize everything and produce the final answers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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This observation provided the first conclusive evidence for the existence of the cosmic behemoth at the core of a galaxy.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Saucedo: For me, definitely my hat with the rhinestones, and my boots have the American flag.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Ozzy Osbourne will definitely be on stage at the upcoming Back to the Beginning gig in his hometown of Birmingham, U.K. for what is being billed as Black Sabbath’s final-ever show.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Trump is also pushing the school to dismantle certain student organizations, such as the Palestinian Solidarity Committee — not to be confused with the Poodle Shaving Club, which was founded with the sole mission of promoting Jewish life on campus.—
Charlotte Y. Levy,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2025
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Its level of finesse invites certain comparisons to Tatiana, the glittering Lincoln Center restaurant run by Kwame Onwuachi, another chef asserting the haute-cuisine artistry of food born of Black cultures.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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This strategic placement suggests WWE aimed to maximize individual exposure before their inevitable pairing.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Mattress pads help protect your mattress from inevitable bacteria and body oils, as well as add an extra layer of comfort to your bed.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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“Sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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