Thesaurus results for UNDOUBTEDLY

undoubtedly

adverb

Definition of undoubtedly

as in certainly

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Recent Examples of undoubtedly Oman undoubtedly has the weakest air defense of all of the GCC states, with its most advanced system being the NASAMS-2 medium-range air defense system. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The World Cup undoubtedly whipped up fans’ soccer fever, though Republic FC’s win over Rhode Island FC on Wednesday drew only a moderate-sized crowd by its standards. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 There are undoubtedly practical challenges in licensing works at this scale. — Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026 His many adoring fans will, a fascinated wider football public undoubtedly will and, yes, even those who can’t stand a man who might have the biggest ego in sport might miss him too. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 July 2026 But his scene with Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) is undoubtedly the best. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 July 2026 Canada, a little unlucky to lose so heavily, has made history this summer after making the knockout rounds for the first time and will have undoubtedly spread joy and inspired a new generation in the country. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 With the biggest out-of-this-world adventures likely to be found in theaters, many of the most memorable — and undoubtedly the weirdest — concepts tended to be found in Saturday morning cartoons. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 5 July 2026 Capris are undoubtedly the breakout pants trend of summer 2026, and what’s not to love? — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 4 July 2026

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Mediators of the deal, led by Pakistan and Qatar, will almost certainly now be hurriedly trying to get the agreement back on the rails.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
The captain, certainly, but not the most important person on the field.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of certainly

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While the initiative will surely fail at the polls, the fact that campaign organizers were able to get enough signatures and raise funding from out-of-state sources hints at a long-term effort that outdoorsmen everywhere should pay attention to.

— Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026
The human personality resists easy analysis — that is surely one of Aviv’s takeaways.

— Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of surely

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Kennedy, a shortstop who hails from Fort Worth, improved his play dramatically after undergoing LASIK surgery, and scouts sure took notice.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
The flushing of a borehole doesn’t land well in a gala slideshow, but installing a new water system in a new community sure does.

— Sarah Evans, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of sure

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Managers expecting Spain to reach the final should strongly consider owning him and Yamal, but this is probably a strategy more suited to those chasing — Spain will be underdogs against France.

— Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Well, the answer is probably Andrew Watt, a 35-year-old who has built a reputation for hunkering down in the studio with rock legends or pop stars to craft sleek, sturdy albums.

— Ethan Beck, Washington Post, 13 July 2026

Definition of probably

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As launching hardware becomes routine, demand for these bespoke capabilities will likely keep growing, regardless of who does the building.

— Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Things also remain precarious in the Strait of Hormuz – and experts say the latest attacks likely won’t remove Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in one of the world’s most important energy arteries.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

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