as in certainly
without any question
surely there's something I can do to help
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Recent Examples of surely
The aircraft is redefining air travel by eliminating traditional windows in favor of a sleek, aerodynamic design, something many engineers are surely happy about.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
Though his play and game-winners this postseason have surely changed some of those opinions.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
The desire for some in-house promo is understandable, but surely the head of the country’s fourth- largest company has more to worry about than getting noticed at a fictional Golden Globes urinal?
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
For the Braves to make an eighth consecutive postseason appearance, Strider will surely need to have a big part in getting them there.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 28 May 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
Though his play and game-winners this postseason have surely changed some of those opinions.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
The desire for some in-house promo is understandable, but surely the head of the country’s fourth- largest company has more to worry about than getting noticed at a fictional Golden Globes urinal?
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
For the Braves to make an eighth consecutive postseason appearance, Strider will surely need to have a big part in getting them there.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surely
Adverb
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Zombie series in these settings are still going to be pricey, and so AMC certainly has that to consider.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Some historical context appears to be lost in this conversation because Sundowns certainly do not solely owe their success to their wealthy owner.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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That said, getting some time at home is definitely a luxury the Panthers aren’t taking for granted.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Cornstarch is especially crucial for baked meringues in hot and humid areas, and the American South is most definitely that, to say the least.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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But a few more seven-inning starts sure would make a difference.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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As for that Rip and Beth spinoff series with his Yellowstone co-star Kelly Reilly — which is reportedly in development, though Paramount has not commented — Hauser sure hopes to get back on Rip’s horse sooner than later.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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And our goal is clearly not to find a qualified and interested U.S. worker.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
3 June 2025
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Drawing the line between criticism and hate Jonathan, a Jewish young professional in Washington, D.C., said political leaders must more clearly condemn rhetoric that veers into incitement.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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Valdez authored one of his finest starts as an Astro in what is probably his final season with the team.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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However, the end of the conversation was probably the headline – that Amodei refused to rule out AI becoming self-aware in key ways.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Surely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surely. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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