1
as in confident
having or showing a mind free from doubt
are you absolutely sure that she said she was coming today?
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2
as in necessary
impossible to avoid or evade
the joke's a sure dud if you don't pause in the right places
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3
as in reliable
not likely to fail
a sure cure for the winter blues—a week in the Bahamas
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4
as in true
worthy of one's trust
a sister is a sure friend for life
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5
as in conclusive
not capable of being challenged or proved wrong
no sure evidence that life exists on other planets
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as in definitely
without any question
we sure could use your help here
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Recent Examples of sure
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Many people want to help during or after a disaster but aren’t sure how.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 July 2025
So sure, hop into season 3 now, or just wait a month until Netflix scoops it up.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
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Adjective
True, as compared with Trump’s negotiations with Vladimir Putin, for sure.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Many people want to help during or after a disaster but aren’t sure how.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Emmy voters sure know how to take a bite of the Apple.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 July 2025
So sure, hop into season 3 now, or just wait a month until Netflix scoops it up.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure
Adjective
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Willy Adames is confident the Giants could’ve turned two.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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So here’s what the data is saying: Corporations are confident—just look at buybacks.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Evacuation Protocol: If evacuation becomes necessary, follow your checklist, wear protective clothing, and leave immediately.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Many people in the country have a distrust of civil servants; however, civil servants with deep understanding of finance and investing are exactly the type of people who would be necessary.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Also moving across is Alpecin Deceuninck’s Edward Planckaert, known for his one-day and stage racing and being a reliable cog in sprint leadouts.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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Blackouts have nevertheless become a common occurrence in the country's scorching summers, and shorter power cuts take place almost daily, with many Iraqis depending on private generators for reliable power — while those without that access are left to suffer.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Whether that’s actually true or people just like to complain more 21 years after the original’s finale is certainly up for similar debate.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Here's a breakdown on what's true, what's relevant and what's being left out of the big picture.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
19 Aug. 2025
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But to date, there is no conclusive evidence that RL endows LLMs with reasoning capabilities that generalize beyond easily verifiable domains like math and coding.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Typically, dermatologists aren’t huge fans of using supplements to boost collagen stores, because there’s no conclusive evidence to show that collagen peptides actually make their way to the skin.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
5 Aug. 2025
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One performer who definitely isn’t loving the trend, however, is Reneé Rapp.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
19 Aug. 2025
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The load times are definitely long, but the game handles beautifully, especially on a Switch 2 Pro pad.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The panel also specified certain conditions that would fall under an exception for medical emergencies, which Tennessee's law does not include.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Fiber availability is limited to certain neighborhoods.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Challenges are inevitable, but transparency and consistent effort can rebuild trust and even strengthen the relationship.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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In his meeting with Trump, Putin – potentially seeking to secure at the negotiating table what Russia has not been able to win by force – will be at pains to give the impression that Russia’s advance in Donetsk is inevitable.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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