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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
Jerry Haar, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
As long as McCarthy is indeed catalyzed by Murray’s arrival, O’Connell and the Vikings would trust their infrastructure to win in a pinch.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
And this is indeed a land of extremes.
—Sergei Poljak, Outside, 7 Mar. 2026
Very intimate wellness, indeed.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
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Adverb
The above examples clearly illustrate that corporations can, indeed, enhance profitability without hiking prices and all the while maintaining and even boosting quality.
—Jerry Haar, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
As long as McCarthy is indeed catalyzed by Murray’s arrival, O’Connell and the Vikings would trust their infrastructure to win in a pinch.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
And this is indeed a land of extremes.
—Sergei Poljak, Outside, 7 Mar. 2026
Very intimate wellness, indeed.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indeed
Adverb
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Stack is the sly and cunning one, chatty and quick to grin, unlike his brother, yet certainly with things weighing on him as well.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes the coat is the outfit, and this one certainly meets the moment.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The most eye-catching part, however, is definitely a large flower made of fabric that sprouts out of the shoulder.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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Coming off the bench for Leo and stepping onto the court on the big stage at state, Elon Henderson definitely felt some nerves.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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However, additional atmospheric characterization studies will be needed to determine whether such an atmosphere is actually present.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Consider what success actually looks like in your daily life, and notice which efforts deserve your attention.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
Interjection
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Five of the six trustees voted for the measure to instruct city staff to negotiate a redevelopment agreement for the two properties with Holladay Properties, while Trustee Lauren Roman voted no.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Voting no were Vice Mayor Randy Strauss and Commissioner John Graziano.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Other players considering San Diego State would surely notice.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Sabalenka surely will be looking to avenge that one as well as her 0-2 record in Indian Wells finales.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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But a combination of better New York shooting, and the home team finally taking advantage of their size, resulted in a truly mind-boggling third quarter stat.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The 2026 Oscars truly saw the stars save their most eye-popping looks for last.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The construction of new dirty fuel infrastructure is expensive and, frankly, stupid.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The contrast is exquisite—and frankly par for the course.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 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 18 Mar. 2026.
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