as in certainly
without any question
surely there's something I can do to help
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Recent Examples of surely
The eponymous designer’s show will surely be one to look forward to.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 July 2025
High-speed on-road riding will surely drain things much faster.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2025
The predominantly green design with contrasting swirls of gold, red, and black will surely make its mark in the minds of onlookers.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Those words surely thrill Herrmann, who has been coaching tennis or pickleball for 40-plus years.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 July 2025
High-speed on-road riding will surely drain things much faster.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2025
The predominantly green design with contrasting swirls of gold, red, and black will surely make its mark in the minds of onlookers.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Those words surely thrill Herrmann, who has been coaching tennis or pickleball for 40-plus years.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for surely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surely
Adverb
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The heat was certainly a factor for the audience, which brought handheld folding fans and tried to stay hydrated in the near 100-degree temperatures.—
Courtney Devores,
Charlotte Observer,
28 July 2025
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There certainly will be future periods when more diversified portfolios of contemporary plans underperform, whether due to a recession or other unforeseen economic event.—
Dan Doonan,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Adverb
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That’s not to say the 128 GB option is definitely gone—perhaps these will be available only through the Google Store, region-locked, or as network exclusives.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The repercussions of that are definitely going to play out in season 8.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
Adverb
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The streamer’s outlook may not be changing but the ecosystem sure is.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
17 July 2025
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Emmy voters sure know how to take a bite of the Apple.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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One young man, clearly in pain, managed the final 3-mile stretch.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Armstrong has clearly benefited from his loan at Championship side Derby County for the second half of last season and looks by far the most likely of the youngsters to push for a first-team place.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
Adverb
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The most favorable states probably are South Dakota, Nevada, Alaska, and Delaware, but don’t rule out others.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Teff is probably best known as the core ingredient in injera, Ethiopia’s iconic spongy bread, but the grain also has plenty of other uses.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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“Surely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surely. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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