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 The answer, most assuredly, is yes. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026 Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass finds herself in a difficult situation that few of her predecessors have experienced, all but assuredly failing to top 50 percent of the vote in her bid to hang on to her job. — Karen Tumulty, Washington Post, 3 June 2026 Getting away from these types of games being played late in the season is also a way for the conference to show their fans a little extra love, though media rights holder ESPN assuredly appreciates the SEC finally pulling the trigger. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026 The cuts are expected to be even bigger than originally forecast, which almost assuredly will provoke an opposition campaign from hospitals. — Bob Herman, STAT, 26 May 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
  • While the initiative will surely fail at the polls, the fact that campaign organizers were able to get enough signatures and raise funding from out-of-state sources hints at a long-term effort that outdoorsmen everywhere should pay attention to.
    — Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026
  • The human personality resists easy analysis — that is surely one of Aviv’s takeaways.
    — Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • Mediators of the deal, led by Pakistan and Qatar, will almost certainly now be hurriedly trying to get the agreement back on the rails.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • The captain, certainly, but not the most important person on the field.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • Cain pointed out that having the president of the United States greasing the wheels definitely helped speed things along.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • It’s also led by arguably (but definitely, in my opinion) the best player to ever play the sport, Lionel Messi.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • Even if certain Americans don’t always see it, international investors sure do.
    — Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • The AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation might've taken the Editors' Choice title for their extra frills, but these entry-level buds sure hold their own in the open-ear category.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of sure
Adverb
  • But the idea of luxury accessories serving as emotional armor amid economic uncertainty clearly resonates with consumers and marketeers capitalizing on the phenomenon.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Haaland clearly came into the World Cup intending to love it.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • The concept would probably face opposition from Altadenans who have rallied by the hundreds to oppose building permits for multiple homes on individual parcels.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • But that’s probably more a 2027 story than a 2026 one, as both governments look to see the path oil prices take, noted Kaneva.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of probably
Adverb
  • As launching hardware becomes routine, demand for these bespoke capabilities will likely keep growing, regardless of who does the building.
    — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Things also remain precarious in the Strait of Hormuz – and experts say the latest attacks likely won’t remove Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in one of the world’s most important energy arteries.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Definition of likely
Adverb
  • The governing body will undoubtedly see this as a massive win for its new Trionda ball which has received some criticism for moving unnaturally fast.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • Reports citing human capabilities undoubtedly presuppose typical human brain proficiency based on effort.
    — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of undoubtedly

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