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Recent Examples of surely The overriding emotion in South Florida should be less feel-good than feel relief, but all of it surely dampened by Hill’s injury. Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025 And yet, Lightfoot’s stubborn purity is surely why listeners recognize his sincerity in memorializing such a tragic event. John U. Bacon, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025 The surprise announcement Monday morning came out of the yellow blue, and no other details were provided, but surely the main voice cast that has been with the show since 1990 will return. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2025 Marc Ribot The adventurous guitarist-composer, who has collaborated with the likes of Elvis Costello, John Zorn, Tom Waits and Vinicio Capossela, is surely one of the tantalizing names on the overall HSB bill. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for surely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surely
Adverb
  • While that’s certainly true, many moviegoers don’t seem to be connecting with Smashing Machine thus far, based on the worrisome B- CinemaScore (for an adult drama, that’s like receiving a C).
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2025
  • In many small Southern towns, and some cities too, that certainly applies to the local hot dog shop.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • And Virginia Beach is definitely at the top of the list for fall weekend getaways.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The universe definitely sent you that sweet baby.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Well folks, Cornbread Casserole sure ain’t that.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Light boxes represent the most run-friendly looks, and the Chiefs sure see a lot of affection there.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • But the outlets – with drive-thru lanes and walk-up windows – clearly have a following.
    Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Maddie—baggy hoodies tossed over an array of old tattoos, clearly carrying a heavy amount of life for her 28 years—gradually attempts to fill her daughter in on her own youth, treading a tightrope between honesty and delicacy.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Franklin has probably been too successful — and is presumably too expensive — to fire.
    Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • While the development of McCarthy is important to the Vikings this season, Wentz probably gives Minnesota the best chance to move the ball against a stout Browns defense.
    Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025

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“Surely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surely. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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