1
as in assurance
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
I have full certainty that I'll pass the test
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2
as in likelihood
the quality or state of being impossible to avoid or evade
the proverbial certainty of death and taxes
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Recent Examples of certainty
The one certainty is that Counsell is not using the Cubs’ hot streak as a reason to stick with the status quo.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Sellers may additionally be assuaged by having greater certainty a deal will actually go through, which is why limiting or waiving contingencies, such as for a home inspection or appraisal, can boost your odds.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
Namely, shorter schedules, fewer tournaments and more certainty.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Nancy Guthrie disappeared over three months ago, and though there are no certainties about what happened, there are a lot of theories.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 8 May 2026
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Sellers may additionally be assuaged by having greater certainty a deal will actually go through, which is why limiting or waiving contingencies, such as for a home inspection or appraisal, can boost your odds.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
Namely, shorter schedules, fewer tournaments and more certainty.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Nancy Guthrie disappeared over three months ago, and though there are no certainties about what happened, there are a lot of theories.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certainty
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Just under 60% of business leaders say technology is key to their business strategy, according to a recent report by the advisory, tax, and assurance firm Baker Tilly, and some companies have pushed employees to fall in line.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Saturday said the agency had deep experience with the Andes strain of the hantavirus, offering assurance to the American public that there was low risk for a widespread outbreak.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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Most critically, these experiences inflict lasting reputational harm, undermining the relationship between our organizations and our audiences, and threatening the likelihood that a guest will ever return.—
Lori Dimun,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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In the western United States, El Niño tends to be associated with above-average heat and humidity, and these events increase the likelihood of dry and hot conditions across the southern half of the country.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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In the meantime, Chisholm’s teammates and manager expressed confidence in his ability to turn things around with plenty of baseball left to play.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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The Pisces Moon trine Jupiter gives instinct unusual confidence, making a risk feel worth taking.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Separate lawsuits challenging Louisiana’s primary delay remain in the lower courts, but even civil rights groups acknowledged the inevitability of the Supreme Court’s influence.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
6 May 2026
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By the time the Magic staggered into Detroit for Game 7 on Sunday afternoon, the outcome felt less like a question and more like an inevitability.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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This is one of the lowest satisfaction rates in the country, about 10 percentage points behind the South and Mid-Atlantic.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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The evaluations are designed to measure the quality and performance of health plans on the basis of patient satisfaction and the use of clinically appropriate tests and treatments.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Personalized treatments could help the field move beyond symptom suppression and toward functional remission, optimizing the probability of therapeutic success and eventually evolving into improved prevention.—
Eric J. Nestler,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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That same year Cindy's cousin testified before the Florida Legislature about the Death Penalty Reform Act, which in part sought to speed up executions to be carried out within five years of an inmate's conviction.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, that includes a 2022 misdemeanor conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm, Cook County Circuit Court records show.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Certainty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainty. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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