decisively

adverb

Definition of decisivelynext
as in clearly

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Recent Examples of decisively Moscow’s ability to decisively breach the Ukrainian frontline is increasingly in doubt. — Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026 By that time, the economics of teams and leagues had decisively changed. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 31 July 2026 On June 24, the stock cleared $71 decisively, breaking out of that multi-month range and stepping into a fresh leg higher. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 30 July 2026 But Verstappen decisively re-passed Hamilton, and a third pit stop for Hamilton dropped him behind Antonelli and into fourth. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 28 July 2026 Iowa has moved decisively toward Republicans after backing former President Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012. — Maham Javaid, NPR, 27 July 2026 The self-assurance that allowed Odysseus to act decisively often became arrogance, leading him to be too quick to dismiss counsel and too slow to change course once committed. — Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 On a moonless night, that Alpha team crept silently from the statue’s belly and wrenched open the gates of Troy, decisively ending the war in their favor. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026 Then-Vice President Kamala Harris, who ran instead, lost decisively to Trump. — Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decisively
  1. clearly
  2. positively
  3. definitively
  4. conclusively
  5. certainly
  6. surely
  7. undoubtedly
  8. assuredly
Adverb
  • With Cincinnati clearly swinging for the fences after an active offseason in hopes of maximizing quarterback Joe Burrow’s prime, Pitcher could receive an even larger spotlight.
    — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The true number of cases is in the thousands, clearly exceeding the country’s standard range of between 2,000 and 5,000 in recent years.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • At the same time, the flotsam also contributes positively to the knowledge of the ocean system’s function, thereby presenting possibilities for its salvation.
    — Alexander Klose, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
  • Eight people in total were found inside, including six children believed to be between the ages of 5 and 15, according to Sparks, who said not all have been positively identified yet.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of positively
Adverb
  • Rookie right-hander Trevor McDonald will definitively miss the remainder of this season and then some, electing to undergo UCL reconstruction surgery that could cost him the entire 2027 season.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
  • July 7 is the day that the administration restarted strikes against Iran, acknowledging that the April cease-fire had definitively failed.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 27 July 2026
Definition of definitively
Adverb
  • An undetermined classification means investigators could not conclusively prove a cause or narrow it down to one potential cause.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • Don't lab studies conclusively prove the bio-insecticidal toxicity of marigolds?
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 6 July 2026
Definition of conclusively
Adverb
  • Jackson was certainly excited about that after being stepped on during an early part of 2025 training camp caused him to a miss a significant chunk of time.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Emma, on the other hand, certainly knows what that role is — now grown up and a mom herself.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • Gavin John Slowly but surely, every building in Fort Albany saw a strand of fiber drop from overhead and come through a box drilled into the wall, ready to connect to a router.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026
  • Trump would surely claim that the statute of limitations on his criminal charges has expired.
    — Chris Brennan, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • This will undoubtedly start with a Peter/Miles crossover film in some capacity, before Miles and Peter both start making their own movies.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The crown jewel of Lady Kitty Spencer’s bridal wardrobe was undoubtedly her ceremony dress.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Definition of undoubtedly
Adverb
  • That will assuredly trigger major cuts throughout the combined company.
    — David Folkenflik, NPR, 13 July 2026
  • To do so would assuredly require losing most of – if not all – of the 2027 season.
    — Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of assuredly

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