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as in certainly
without any question
I know that you can indeed do better than that
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as in definitely
not merely this but also
that is not merely a reason, but is indeed the entire point
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as in actually
to tell the truth
that woman can be difficult—indeed, she can be insufferable
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as in no
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable
indeed, you really did shave all your hair off!
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Recent Examples of indeed
Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
If Nvidia doesn’t rally into or after its report on May 20 — and the stock has indeed fallen after four of its last five earnings reports — the options market says odds are Alphabet will trade as the world’s biggest company as early as May 15.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Quite a bit of infighting is indeed happening within the Iranian regime.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
Questions of value, indeed, lie at the center of Chang’s work.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
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Adverb
The number, shamelessly teased, does indeed serve as her passport.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
If Nvidia doesn’t rally into or after its report on May 20 — and the stock has indeed fallen after four of its last five earnings reports — the options market says odds are Alphabet will trade as the world’s biggest company as early as May 15.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Quite a bit of infighting is indeed happening within the Iranian regime.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
Questions of value, indeed, lie at the center of Chang’s work.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indeed
Adverb
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Campbell has certainly been doing that this spring for the Crusaders.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Throughout it all, Powell steered the Federal Open Market Committee to mostly unanimous decisions, building consensus across 11 other central bankers who almost certainly didn’t agree with him or each other.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
Adverb
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Netflix is definitely still hungry for its first Best Picture win, and Gerwig has not been the type to show any aversion to awards campaigns.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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The Idea of You (2024) Ah, yes, the recent streaming hit that cast Annie as a single mom who falls in love with a young Über-famous pop star who is definitely not named Schmarry Schmiles.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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Let things settle, then take one clear step that actually feels aligned and manageable without forcing unnecessary effort or adding extra pressure to yourself.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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About a quarter of the British Army troops, meanwhile, were actually German—the hated Hessians.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Interjection
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Veach said no and then agreed to send those three draft picks to Cleveland, which was looking to take an offensive tackle.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Seems extremely hypocritical, no?—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The most idealistic former President was surely Jimmy Carter, whose projects ranged from building housing for the poor to battling to eradicate guinea-worm disease in Africa.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Andrew Chismer made this point on our pages this week in a smart Opinion piece on the unconscionable snarls on Halsted Street near the city’s new casino, to which many future customers will surely drive.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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What truly mattered was protecting Britain’s trade with the European continent against French interference.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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But for truly gargantuan stars, the models often sputter out, unable to complete their lives in the simulation.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
Adverb
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There’s much ado about belts, a cerulean soliloquy, and a throwaway line about an eyelash curler that, frankly, should have landed better.—
Faran Krentcil,
Allure,
4 May 2026
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This is about the long-term safety and security of the United States and the whole world, quite frankly, and gas prices, the president argues, will start to come down once the war ends.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
Interjection
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Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?—
FILIP BONDY,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2017
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“Indeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indeed. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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