assuredly

adverb

ə-ˈshu̇r-əd-lē How to pronounce assuredly (audio)
Definition of assuredlynext
as in surely
without any question I am most assuredly the person you are looking for

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Recent Examples of assuredly That’s telegraphing the ending, which is almost assuredly Reigns beating Rollins, perhaps decisively but likely with help from The Bloodline, who lost on SummerSlam Saturday. — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The Odyssey is holding strong in its third week of release, marching assuredly toward the $1 billion threshold at the global box office. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Aug. 2026 If Texas handles the Buckeyes at home, the over will almost assuredly hit. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026 That will assuredly trigger major cuts throughout the combined company. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for assuredly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuredly
  1. surely
  2. certainly
  3. definitely
  4. sure
  5. clearly
  6. probably
  7. likely
  8. undoubtedly
Adverb
  • Two of their best relievers surely would have helped, but each was used so much during the summer win streak that elbow soreness sidelined them.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The neighborhood Just moments from Lamb’s Conduit Street and directly behind the British Museum, the location is surely hard to beat for those seeking a truly London experience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • The young Moroccan caught the eye at the World Cup and certainly has the potential to become one of the best deep-lying midfielders in the game.
    — Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Over the past several years, South Korea has emerged as a world-class military power – not quite on the level of the US or China, but certainly capable of defending itself against North Korea.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • If 6 million-plus Olympics tickets have already been sold, less than 5 million — but definitely still millions — are left.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Fewer than 1 in 10 respondents said each claim was definitely true.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • In light of how so many people, governments, religions, and organizations may dictate to mankind what specifically to think, that statement sure is a breath of fresh air.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The Chatham call center sure looks like skin in the game to us.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sure
Adverb
  • The first two episodes of this season served as a kind of warm-up, catching us up with Ted and introducing us to the new team, but that’s clearly over.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Arteta is clearly skilled at fostering a sense of togetherness and unity among the squad.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • Not a forest by any means, but a small woods where there are squirrels and chipmunks, probably snakes and skunks, rabbits and, now and then, passing through on some mysterious transient route, a deer or a family of deer.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026
  • And that’s probably going to be an extra big problem when people are cooped up at a remote mining outpost.
    — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of probably
Adverb
  • The hearing ended Thursday and the court of appeal will likely hand down its decision at a later date, still to be announced.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Operating procedures are due in 60 days and will likely answer some of these questions.
    — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of likely
Adverb
  • Stott, before this, was undoubtedly the Phillies’ best defender in the infield.
    — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Mendoza is undoubtedly going to be the Raiders starter at some point.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of undoubtedly

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