as in definitely
without any question
certainly, you can come to the party
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Stiff opposition certainly will emerge, and cost-of-living worries have the public wary of being charged more for anything, but the new revenue is for popular spending targets.
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Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
While aggressive species can certainly create problems, a low-growing weed is often preferable to a patch of bare soil.
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Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2026
Being a World Cup host nation comes with certain privileges, and home-field advantage is certainly the most important of them.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
And so that certainly was the case (Friday) in a way.
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
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Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
While aggressive species can certainly create problems, a low-growing weed is often preferable to a patch of bare soil.
—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2026
Being a World Cup host nation comes with certain privileges, and home-field advantage is certainly the most important of them.
—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
And so that certainly was the case (Friday) in a way.
—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certainly
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But the New York Knicks captain and MVP definitely returned the favor in a big way.
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So the two of you are definitely not hanging up the hat after this?
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Colombia held Ronaldo in check all night Saturday, surely disappointing his legion of fans.
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That amount of splitting will surely present those three host nations with similar situations to the one Canada is facing now.
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If anything, the future Hall of Famer sure appeared to enjoy his time back home, which was a major reason why Leonard initially turned down a royal life in Canada to play for Southern California’s other team.
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Before that can happen, though, the Panthers still need to get through the second day of the draft — one that they will for sure be involved in.
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These episodes have been triggered by intense heat domes — stubborn areas of high pressure that lock hot air in place — and are clearly supercharged by global warming, experts say.
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Offensive players There are high expectations on junior running back Dylan Riley in 2026, and EA clearly agrees with his talent.
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The long-term health effects of the fire and its smoke probably won’t be known unless researchers conduct a follow-up study, said Eisenman of UCLA.
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Chan says the trend probably isn't for daters who have a problem overworking in their relationships.
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This conversation happens right before the crew takes the guests on what looks like a really cool oyster farm tour.
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Tried and tested professionals to really help maintain a high standard.
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“Certainly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainly. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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