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 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 Getting five-plus months to heal before the start of another grueling season will almost assuredly help the Panthers get back on track. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026 Verhoeff will most assuredly play one more season at North Dakota and then be in position to make the Sharks in 2027-28. — Eric Stephens, New York Times, 28 June 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
  • But with fewer midweek fixtures this season due to their failure to qualify for European football, Alonso’s setup is surely going to adapt depending on the opponents anyway.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Even the useless adults of The Shards would surely act quickly to arrest Robert with this much evidence.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • Scheffler certainly hasn't struggled to find consistency this season.
    — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Things have certainly gone up a level, too, with her new punky cropped haircut.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • But keeping their promotion rivals at bay most definitely was, Parkinson’s men conceding 24 times in those dozen games, 16 of which came on Welsh soil.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Blanco Gran Reserva Ask any collector about Spanish wines and the name Faustino will definitely come up in the conversation.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 14 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
  • That ability is probably there for just about every retailer, even the tiniest ones, according to Linda Toth, executive director of Conexxus, an industry technology group that supports convenience stores and gas stations.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Tottenham are probably still well set defensively, even after the two high-profile departures this week.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of probably
Adverb
  • These four institutions alone likely enroll more students than most entire state public university systems.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Boring the world What progress South Africa makes will likely be of keen interest to an ever-growing list of countries.
    — Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of likely
Adverb
  • The highlight of your weekend will undoubtedly be horseback riding through groves of oaks up to the pancake breakfast.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Some importing countries will undoubtedly see the disruption as a reason to reduce their dependence on oil, but many may draw the opposite lesson.
    — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of undoubtedly

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