as in certainly
without any question
surely there's something I can do to help
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Recent Examples of surely
The season finale of The Buccaneers is now out on Apple TV+ and once again, this second season ends on many cliffhangers that will surely left fans eager for a third season.
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Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Debate over the song of the summer rages on, but if there were a contest for a word of the summer, one front-runner would surely be the onomatopoeic clanker.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
Academics often scoff at histories written by journalists, as some surely will at Scott Anderson’s new book, King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution: A Story of Hubris, Delusion, and Catastrophic Miscalculation.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 5 Aug. 2025
As one of the more consistent receivers in the NFL, a decent market would surely form for McLaurin.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Debate over the song of the summer rages on, but if there were a contest for a word of the summer, one front-runner would surely be the onomatopoeic clanker.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
Academics often scoff at histories written by journalists, as some surely will at Scott Anderson’s new book, King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution: A Story of Hubris, Delusion, and Catastrophic Miscalculation.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 5 Aug. 2025
As one of the more consistent receivers in the NFL, a decent market would surely form for McLaurin.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surely
Adverb
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The news was certainly a shock to many, with concerns stemming mostly from the unknown.—
Dana Reboe,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Schedules and playoff formats will need to be adjusted but Benson certainly seems to think so.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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And, of course, finding anything wriggling around in your box of cereal or cornmeal is definitely upsetting.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
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So, the Tea app has definitely brought some things out into the light.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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After more than two weeks of the Dolphins practicing against each other, the intensity of Friday’s joint session northwest of Chicago could sure give them a jolt.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Aug. 2025
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Wait and see on Gunner Stockton If Gunner Stockton lights up Marshall in an opening romp, that’s sure better than the alternative for Georgia.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
USA TODAY,
31 July 2025
Adverb
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That means ensuring major decisions—especially those involving taxpayer dollars—are shared publicly and clearly.—
Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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The heat is clearly on Murray to produce this season.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Mental health advisement via poetry is probably not the best route to go.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Minor gastrointestinal discomfort is probably the most common symptom; however, pathogens that may cause only minor sickness in some people may cause serious conditions or death in others, especially in the very young, old, or those with weakened immune systems.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Surely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surely. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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