undoubtedly

adverb

Definition of undoubtedlynext
as in certainly
without any question we will undoubtedly have to do some editing of our home video

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Recent Examples of undoubtedly The Super Bowl is undoubtedly the main sporting event in the United States, but its scale pales in comparison to the World Cup. — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Advertisement During the World Cup final game, there will undoubtedly be more debate about whether the hydration breaks are necessary. — Laura Schifter, Time, 17 July 2026 Fora Travel’s new unicorn status is the big headline in the travel industry this week, and will undoubtedly have ripple effects across the tech and finance industries. — Jacques Ledbetter, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 And of course, Haaland, who is undoubtedly the breakout star of these championships. — Dylan Jones, Robb Report, 16 July 2026 Before me, there were so many who could have undoubtedly filled that spot. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 16 July 2026 Spencer and Waddingham have a robust and genuine chemistry — a companionship that will undoubtedly resonate with countless viewers. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026 The full release will undoubtedly be timed with Apple’s next smartwatch debut in the fall (hopefully in early September). — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026 At that time, Mercury, the planet closest to the Sun, was undoubtedly the hottest planet in the solar system. — Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undoubtedly
  1. certainly
  2. definitely
  3. surely
  4. sure
  5. probably
  6. clearly
  7. likely
Adverb
  • An Argentina semifinal win now gives Messi the chance — in what almost certainly will be his final match on the World Cup stage —- to make his country the first back-to-back champion since Brazil in 1958 and ‘62.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Greek goddess-like beauty is certainly having a moment thanks to the cast of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • The ladies really do it up, particularly Tamra and Vicki, who definitely hired a makeup artist to make them into the female version of Bad Grandpa.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • DeMarco said there’s no timetable for Satou Sabally (concussion), but a return definitely won’t be prior to All-Star Break.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • The French surely will consider Saturday’s consolation match a massive letdown.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • And if the lights at Arrowhead are too big for them, surely something could be arranged to have Kauffman be a better fit.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • 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
Adverb
  • 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
Adverb
  • The video clearly showed the forward had dived after a tackle from Leandro Paredes.
    — The Athletic Soccer Experts, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Paramount already offered concessions to Bonta to avert a lawsuit, but Bonta and his counterparts clearly wanted more.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • Folsom police on Monday said the death was likely an accident and not a result of foul play.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • Researchers detected high abundances of sodium, likely from icy brines within the original asteroid.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of likely

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