as in sure
having or showing a mind free from doubt
another one of his doubtless predictions that will never come true
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1
as in certainly
without any question
she is doubtless the one and only girl for me
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as in probably
by reasonable assumption
doubtless you have heard this story before, but I'll tell it anyway
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as in certainty
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
with the doubtlessness of a man who never spent a moment in self-reflection, the president barreled down the road to disaster
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Recent Examples of doubtless
Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 9 Sep. 2022
Emerging-market currencies are doubtless in for another several months of rollercoaster-like volatility, even assuming that the Fed’s currently uber-hawkish stance starts to soften a bit.
—Megha Mandavia, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022
Lizz Schumer, People.com, 27 May 2025
Twice a motion to adjourn had been offered—a motion always in order in other Houses, and doubtless so in this one also.
—Don Delillo, Harpers Magazine, 5 May 2025
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Adjective
Much of the adhesion was doubtless down to the prototype's track-biased Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 9 Sep. 2022
Emerging-market currencies are doubtless in for another several months of rollercoaster-like volatility, even assuming that the Fed’s currently uber-hawkish stance starts to soften a bit.
—Megha Mandavia, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022
Adverb
Others would doubtless tell a very different story.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 27 May 2025
Twice a motion to adjourn had been offered—a motion always in order in other Houses, and doubtless so in this one also.
—Don Delillo, Harpers Magazine, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubtless
Adjective
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For years, the consensus has been that fiber is the surest way to manage the need for faster connectivity and to keep pace with technological advances and consumer expectations.—
Jennifer Sanders,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Scientists aren't quite sure These magnetic fields are incredibly weak — on the order of a billion times weaker than Earth's magnetic field.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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Zombie series in these settings are still going to be pricey, and so AMC certainly has that to consider.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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With Quinn missing the cut in Phoenix, albeit certainly qualified, there is little room for shifting of the staff, although Kasib Powell this past season moved on from his role as a Heat developmental assistant to an assistant role with the expansion WNBA Golden State Valkyries.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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In short, living in the prehistoric age was probably more in line with the health needs and sleep needs of our bodies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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Yet, by relying on Title 10 authorities and by refraining from invoking the Insurrection Act, Trump could save himself from a definitive loss in court that would probably be upheld by the Supreme Court, Weisberg said.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
Noun
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At the heart of this evolution is a core tension: leverage versus certainty.—
Spencer Dorn,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Some might find the introduction of a major conflict — when a different date turns nightmarish for Sophie, causing Lucy to question her certainties about what makes a good match and berate herself for failing to spot red flags — to be a heavy-handed nudge toward a resolution.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Brother Rice coach Sean McBride felt confident giving Sheehan the ball.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Currently, the scientist can't be totally confident that these spikes are connected to supernovas.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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Quite reasonably Trump’s critics, and surely many who are fans of Trump, are astounded by his conceit.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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More Photo by Kelsey Grant/Getty Images New York seems determined to go after a title, and adding Durant would surely help in that regard.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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The gem was stored in a velvet case containing a hat pin bearing the Austrian Imperial Warrant—likely dating to 1868—the diamond’s provenance reflects its imperial legacy, Christie’s said.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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In those circumstances, the Social Security Administration would likely try to issue that money to survivors.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The Sox said there’s no assurance a future transaction will occur, and in no event would a transaction take place before 2029.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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But attorneys for the students argued the government’s decision gave no assurance the visa restoration would last.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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“Doubtless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubtless. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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