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as in certainly
without any question
I know that you can indeed do better than that
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2
as in definitely
not merely this but also
that is not merely a reason, but is indeed the entire point
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3
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
Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
This was confirmed back in 1994 when a man named Jason Heimbaugh wrote to every state's DMV to make sure the practice was indeed legal.
—Georgea Kovanis, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
In the event of any late outgoings to Spain, or indeed other leagues whose windows stretch beyond September 1, those with a 7pm deadline today will not be granted the time to react with any last-minute reinforcements.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Attendance was expected to be somewhere in the range of 3,500 people, Desler said, adding that the event was, indeed, a last hurrah of summer.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
So many indeed that several are worth a visit.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
This was confirmed back in 1994 when a man named Jason Heimbaugh wrote to every state's DMV to make sure the practice was indeed legal.
—Georgea Kovanis, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
In the event of any late outgoings to Spain, or indeed other leagues whose windows stretch beyond September 1, those with a 7pm deadline today will not be granted the time to react with any last-minute reinforcements.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Attendance was expected to be somewhere in the range of 3,500 people, Desler said, adding that the event was, indeed, a last hurrah of summer.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indeed
Adverb
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The phrase busy as a bee certainly applies to bees in June.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Living in California certainly has its perks.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Also, if the sesame balls with red bean paste pastries are available, then definitely try them for a post-noodle sweet treat.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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It’s named after—and home to—arguably one of the most iconic mountains in the country, and definitely the most iconic in Georgia.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In the finale, Rick shoots Jim, setting off a line of crossfire that ultimately kills his girlfriend Chelsea (Amy Lou Wood) before Sritala (Lek Patravadi) reveals that Jim was actually Rick’s father.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Now that Paul Thomas Anderson has adapted Thomas Pynchon’s work not once, but twice — the upcoming One Battle After Another riffs on Pynchon’s 1990 novel, Vineland, with Leo to boot — someone’s assistant might actually have to read Gravity’s Rainbow.—
John Lopez,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
Interjection
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And no, not the pregame fireworks to celebrate the Eagles’ Super Bowl banner being unveiled.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Oh, no — how is this going to work on X (fka Twitter)?—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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What’s odd about that is that earlier this morning, Peacock ordered a second season — the kind of deal that was surely worked out long in advance, and announced the day before the premiere to goose the hype cycle.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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All of that being said, Los Angeles is a notoriously prudent organization, so the Chargers would surely tread carefully in any potential trade discussions for Jennings.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The people of New York City deserve a mayor who truly cares.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the airlines are undeniably cramming us all in regardless of our waist size, for passengers who truly don’t fit in a standard economy seat, policies like Southwest’s help not only them but their fellow travelers be safer and more comfortable onboard, and that’s a good thing.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Thematic through-lines will become more apparent in the coming years, but for now what strikes me is the variety of the offerings and — speaking quite frankly — the wide range in quality.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
2 Sep. 2025
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Instead, later stages feel unpolished, undertested, and frankly harsh; some sections rely more on luck than skill due to dodgy responsiveness, weird puzzle timings, or the occasional drop into sub-30fps territory.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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 9 Sep. 2025.
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