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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
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 5 June 2025
This is very compact indeed, having just a sink and quartz countertop.
—New Atlas, 23 May 2025
For a small insurance company operating in a niche market, an underwriting workbench might indeed be an unnecessary luxury.
—Marcin Nowak, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Deadline confirmed from sources close to the star that the man standing on the roof was indeed Cruise.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 12 May 2025
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There is, indeed, a drug operation at the address Joe gives Elliot.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 5 June 2025
This is very compact indeed, having just a sink and quartz countertop.
—New Atlas, 23 May 2025
For a small insurance company operating in a niche market, an underwriting workbench might indeed be an unnecessary luxury.
—Marcin Nowak, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Deadline confirmed from sources close to the star that the man standing on the roof was indeed Cruise.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indeed
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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Some historical context appears to be lost in this conversation because Sundowns certainly do not solely owe their success to their wealthy owner.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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There are definitely different applicable statutes, depending on the form of community association.—
Howard Dakoff,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Cornstarch is especially crucial for baked meringues in hot and humid areas, and the American South is most definitely that, to say the least.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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Yet that doesn’t mean many homeless residents are actually ending up in court.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Southern Living contributor Rick Bragg says the recipe is actually very simple: squishy white brand, salt and pepper, generous smears of mayo, and slices of juicy tomatoes.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
8 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
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Everyone was truly invested in this adaptation and each and everyone brought part of their own passion in this project.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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The tools that truly shape a successful life — financial confidence, emotional strength, and honest communication — are too often missing from their education.—
Francine A. LeFrak,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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These new kicks will go perfectly with your favorite team's City Connect jerseys and hats on game day, or quite frankly, with any outfit.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The film deals frankly with Joel’s addictions, and how what saved him was probably his obsession with his songcraft.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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But a few more seven-inning starts sure would make a difference.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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As for that Rip and Beth spinoff series with his Yellowstone co-star Kelly Reilly — which is reportedly in development, though Paramount has not commented — Hauser sure hopes to get back on Rip’s horse sooner than later.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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Then there’s this issue that Springsteen emphatically tried to answer in Liverpool this week: Does the rough but noble America he’s been mythologizing for 50 years even exist anymore?—
Stephen Collinson,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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With a freeze in place, nobody, not even you, can open a new credit account in your name.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
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“Indeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indeed. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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