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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
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
The magic does indeed happen—the wondrous deceptions, the seeming distortions of reality, the sense of strangeness.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Discovering a galaxy without dark matter is indeed perplexing, like finding a shadow without a source.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Sky Gen 2: Set-Up Upgrade 6: set-up is very quick indeed.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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And indeed, there are few of its peers with the ambition to create art on this scale.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
The magic does indeed happen—the wondrous deceptions, the seeming distortions of reality, the sense of strangeness.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Discovering a galaxy without dark matter is indeed perplexing, like finding a shadow without a source.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Sky Gen 2: Set-Up Upgrade 6: set-up is very quick indeed.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indeed
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This digging did not start, but was certainly accelerated by the U.S. decision to cut 83 percent of all foreign assistance programs.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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The voice behind all of the above titles is certainly recognizable in Étoile.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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While history is definitely a hallmark of this quaint riverfront community, it is also known for gorgeous state parks and outdoor attractions, a lively arts and culture scene, and excellent local downtown shopping.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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Watching that film with the context of this series definitely helps make Cassian's entire story feel complete.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
21 Apr. 2025
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While guests have gotten used to early and extended evening park access, those benefits are actually decided on annually and have been extended for next year.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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For the first time in two decades, Cena, long the poster boy for WWE, found himself getting booed when he was actually supposed to be.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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And Ipswich’s relegation will surely be confirmed on Saturday away at Newcastle United.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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This surely explains why, in the course of the past week, the President has been escalating his threats and targeting its endowment directly by suggesting in a social-media post that Harvard should lose its tax-exempt status.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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The petite hamlet is truly one of a kind: Originally intended as a resort destination in the late 19th century, Eureka Springs later became a home for hippies and nonconformists seeking rural refuge in the 1970s.—
Nico Lang,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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These Are the Early Symptoms My Doctors Missed’ By Cheyenne Buckingham 13 Ways to Turn a Plate of Pasta Into a High-Protein Dinner By Audrey Bruno Not to mention, zeroing in on the exchange verbatim is more likely to lead to overanalyzing every word than truly gaining clarity.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
21 Apr. 2025
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The key to success often lies in effective marketing, but for many writers, the thought of self-promotion is overwhelming, confusing, and, frankly, unappealing.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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That’s a shaky accomplishment to be proud of, frankly.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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There’s no telling if ARC will for sure be a hit or if Marathon will for sure be a failure.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Lest anyone think that this is not a deliberate homage to the legend of rock pyromaniac Jerry Lee Lewis, the singer let out what sure sounded like a couple of wildcat Jerry Lee trills.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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Miami even cut the deficit to seven with 8:32 to play.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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There’s even an extra giant zombie that breaches the wall.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Indeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indeed. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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