Thesaurus results for SURELY

surely

adverb

ˈshu̇r-lē

Definition of surely

as in certainly

without any question surely there's something I can do to help

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Recent Examples of surely That’s a concept that Bianco, a law enforcement professional, surely understands. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026 But one very real factor that’s surely pushing Democrats to the sensible center is the fact their new majority in the House has come courtesy of districts where Democrats don’t usually win — places like Dallas, Gainesville, Rincon and Warner Robins. — Patricia Murphy, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026 But surely reading the six-book shortlist, in the seven weeks before the winner’s announcement, wouldn’t be that difficult? — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026 For example, this grid has been used by Robyn Weintraub and Hemant Mehta before, and surely some other people as well. — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for surely

Recent Examples of Synonyms for surely

Adverb

That sentiment has certainly resonated with the Concord community, a family-friendly Charlotte suburb where the restaurant has taken off.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
Middle Eastern oil transits certainly haven’t returned to normal.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of certainly

Adverb

There was definitely a learning curve, particularly understanding the technical aspects of footwear manufacturing, tooling, materials, and production.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026
This idea of playing the awards game as a studio is definitely a theme explored throughout the season.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of definitely

Adverb

Margot Robbie sure knows how to pick the moment for her official bob debut—once again, showing it in all its glory at Chanel’s first Sydney show.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
The heated pool isn’t a big draw in polar climes, but the hot tubs sure are, particularly after passengers take the polar plunge.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of sure

Adverb

After multiple attempts to press forward, the message of the direction of the school was received very clearly.

— Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
The switch to McCarthy has clearly impacted his targets and yardage, but in their Week 5 tie against Washington, Likely was virtually uncoverable against the Commanders’ linebackers and secondary.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of clearly

Adverb

Even after Cope clanked both, rookie coach Eric Laut – an assistant at Utah State under Jerrod Calhoun the past two seasons – could have probably iced it by having the Texans team intentionally foul USD.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
But with Great America’s latest corporate owner, Six Flags, struggling financially after its merger with Cedar Fair, there have been clear signs that the park probably was going to close sooner rather than later.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026