as in certainly
without any question
surely there's something I can do to help
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Recent Examples of surely
Grimes surely would have read Adams’s inaugural speech.
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Regina E. Mason, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
The animatronic, says Storer, was an important investment for the park, as Legoland in Lego Galaxy was cognizant of guests becoming bored in what will surely be one of the park’s longest lines this upcoming spring and summer season.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
For Sporting Kansas City, last week’s 2-2 draw surely felt more akin to victory than defeat.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Final Oscar voting ended Thursday night, which means that, as surely as plants bloom in spring, the first anonymous Oscar ballots have begun popping up across the internet.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
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Regina E. Mason, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
The animatronic, says Storer, was an important investment for the park, as Legoland in Lego Galaxy was cognizant of guests becoming bored in what will surely be one of the park’s longest lines this upcoming spring and summer season.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
For Sporting Kansas City, last week’s 2-2 draw surely felt more akin to victory than defeat.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Final Oscar voting ended Thursday night, which means that, as surely as plants bloom in spring, the first anonymous Oscar ballots have begun popping up across the internet.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surely
Adverb
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Which is certainly an admirable approach, albeit a rather idealistic strategy in a state of nearly 23 million voters, spread over roughly 800 miles from north to south.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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While his legacy was certainly felt in Send Help, Jeff Probst was unfortunately too busy with Tribal Council to make a cameo.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Imaging can raise suspicion, but the only definitive diagnosis comes from pathology, typically after a hysterectomy—definitely not an option for me at this point.—
L'Oreal Thompson Payton,
SELF,
6 Mar. 2026
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Wild fans pining for a reunion of brothers at the trade deadline definitely got one.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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It sure as hell wasn’t in Fayetteville, where Arkansas ran the Horns out of the gym.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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What once was a dusty little desert ghost town sure has grown up, but the facility has remained leading edge.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The school was clearly labeled as such in online maps and has an easily accessible website full of information about students, teachers and administrators.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Offensively, the Cowboys were clearly comfortable seeing TCU’s style of defense for a third time.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Shared finances, in particular, could probably use specific conversations about fair splits and future financial moves.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
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That probably won’t happen this time with Dybantsa’s Cougars losing in the quarterfinals.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Surely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surely. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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