Thesaurus results for UNDOUBTEDLY

undoubtedly

adverb

Definition of undoubtedly

as in certainly

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Recent Examples of undoubtedly The Jets have a multi-year plan to get back on track, but the first year was undoubtedly a failure. — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Facing the Dodgers lineup, which consists of Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, among others, will undoubtedly be his most challenging task. — Brandon Liguori, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026 There's undoubtedly a strong association between students using digital devices for leisure and lower test scores, Schleicher said. — Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026 There’s undoubtedly a strong association between students using digital devices for leisure and lower test scores, Schleicher said. — Sharon Lurye, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026 Jorjiana’s first solo headlining show is set for Los Angeles in November, and a litany of other obligations are undoubtedly scheduled ahead of that. — Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2026 Trump With a few words from his pal Jon Voight, the president threw his support behind an incentive earlier this month, undoubtedly generating some momentum for getting something passed. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026 For customers who still miss this seasonal treat, the new mini pies will undoubtedly satisfy your craving. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2026 But there’s another element, slightly less tangible, that might not be apparent on a quick tour of the building but undoubtedly can be felt by players and employees who show up to work there every day. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2026

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Indeed, scientists believe that, regardless of whether 2026 breaks the record for hottest year ever, 2027 almost certainly will do so because of the El Niño conditions.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2026
When Washington plays at Philadelphia, Drew Stevens will almost certainly become the eighth.

— Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of certainly

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Duren just watched Thompson’s twin brother sign his extension with the Rockets and surely understands that his contract, or lack thereof, has an inevitable ripple effect on Thompson’s deal.

— Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
That dichotomy surely reflected, consciously or not on Schubert’s part, the circumstances of his life and contradictions of his character.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of surely

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The trees Bill Thompson pointed to, just beyond Fred's property, sure didn't look like a cemetery.

— Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026
Pattinson sure is scary, though, at one point framed with a Kubrick stare but here with his head and eyes tilted downward as a river of rain washes over a window and down on the night.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of sure

Adverb

Eddie Hall, probably the UK’s most famous strongman, won the World’s Strongest Man title in 2017 and was the first to deadlift 500kg.

— Rob Tanner, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
For example, everyone on the boat and probably innocent citizens in Dubrovnik can tell that Kat and Cooper are still an item.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of probably

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Such a result would likely create barriers to Trump's legislative agenda and send a signal about public opinion on the president's policy mix throughout his second presidential term.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
More likely she was hooked by the subliminal stirrings and emotional undertow of the music.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026

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