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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
Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
Andrew was indeed arrested on February 19, the day of his 66th birthday, and spent about 11 hours being questioned before he was released from the Aylsham Police Station in Norfolk.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026
Only time will tell if the new piece of jewelry is indeed a wedding band.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
The very fact that photos were never processed or released was proof enough that the man was indeed circumcised and hence a Muslim.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
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Adverb
Although there is indeed a vast Universe out there — a Universe where there are likely a myriad of untold lifeforms and possibly even civilizations out there — there is still no credible evidence for an inhabited world other than Earth.
—Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
Andrew was indeed arrested on February 19, the day of his 66th birthday, and spent about 11 hours being questioned before he was released from the Aylsham Police Station in Norfolk.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026
Only time will tell if the new piece of jewelry is indeed a wedding band.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
The very fact that photos were never processed or released was proof enough that the man was indeed circumcised and hence a Muslim.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indeed
Adverb
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Supporters certainly want to see it, with a strong sense in the stands that he’s been held back more often than set free.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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And there was certainly no sign any of the gubernatorial candidates plan to give up, bowing to concerns their large number could divide the Democratic vote and allow a pair of Republicans to slip through and emerge from California’s top-two primary.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The sexy space holds just 20 seats at the bar, and definitely pop into the antique confessional in the back for a photo opp.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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With notes of caramel, cooked sugar, and butter, this syrup is definitely sweet and would most likely pair well with breakfast staples like pancakes, French toast, or waffles.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The speech invoked a Václav Havel essay about the hollowness of Communist ideology, embodied by the revolutionary slogans in shopkeepers’ windows that nobody actually believed.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Kids who grow up with parents who emphasize attachment actually have a good chance of becoming more independent as adults.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
22 Feb. 2026
Interjection
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Wait, no, that’s Braves righty Hurston Waldrep.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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So, no, money doesn’t feel like a burden.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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MacKinnon had been all over the rink all game, which was as fast, and as physical, and as highly skilled, surely, as any hockey competition in history.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
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Fair enough, although there surely would be too steep a Springfield learning curve for a man with near-zero political experience.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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For most of Sunday, Bridgeman played golf stuck in neutral, par golf through 15 holes with nobody — not even McIlroy — truly providing pressure.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Set the scene The Rolls-Royce Phantom was waiting at Arrivals, equipped with scented cold towels and treats, Wi-Fi, and phone chargers—a welcome gesture and one that truly set the scene for the lavish and attentive service that awaits at the 56-storey hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Heat radiation is slow, inefficient, and quite frankly insufficient for cooling such a power-intensive system made of sensitive electronics.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
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The kakapo is too heavy, too slow and, frankly, too delicious to survive around predators, and takes a shamelessly relaxed approach to reproduction.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 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 26 Feb. 2026.
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