as in certainly
without any question
surely there's something I can do to help
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Recent Examples of surely
The aircraft is redefining air travel by eliminating traditional windows in favor of a sleek, aerodynamic design, something many engineers are surely happy about.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
Though his play and game-winners this postseason have surely changed some of those opinions.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
The desire for some in-house promo is understandable, but surely the head of the country’s fourth- largest company has more to worry about than getting noticed at a fictional Golden Globes urinal?
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
For the Braves to make an eighth consecutive postseason appearance, Strider will surely need to have a big part in getting them there.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 28 May 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
Though his play and game-winners this postseason have surely changed some of those opinions.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
The desire for some in-house promo is understandable, but surely the head of the country’s fourth- largest company has more to worry about than getting noticed at a fictional Golden Globes urinal?
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
For the Braves to make an eighth consecutive postseason appearance, Strider will surely need to have a big part in getting them there.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surely
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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Rodriguez is a partner with Lysol, which cleans up the stink — and the Yanks certainly could have used some in Los Angeles' Chavez Ravine.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 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
Adverb
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But a few more seven-inning starts sure would make a difference.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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As for that Rip and Beth spinoff series with his Yellowstone co-star Kelly Reilly — which is reportedly in development, though Paramount has not commented — Hauser sure hopes to get back on Rip’s horse sooner than later.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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That bottle was clearly an attempt at manufacturing a collector’s item, flavor be damned, but that is absolutely not the case here.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
15 June 2025
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Maureen remembered the years before Bruce’s arrival more clearly than the time after.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
15 June 2025
Adverb
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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
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The Jolly Rancher family probably considers this flavor an unkempt cousin who’s always late and one missed shower away from looking presentable at the function.—
Pete Cottell,
Wired News,
12 June 2025
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“Surely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surely. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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