as in sure
having or showing a mind free from doubt
another one of his doubtless predictions that will never come true
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as in certainly
without any question
she is doubtless the one and only girl for me
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as in probably
by reasonable assumption
doubtless you have heard this story before, but I'll tell it anyway
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Recent Examples of doubtless
Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 9 Sep. 2022
Emerging-market currencies are doubtless in for another several months of rollercoaster-like volatility, even assuming that the Fed’s currently uber-hawkish stance starts to soften a bit.
—Megha Mandavia, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
An American remake, which will doubtless be less good, is being discussed.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Much of the adhesion was doubtless down to the prototype's track-biased Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 9 Sep. 2022
Emerging-market currencies are doubtless in for another several months of rollercoaster-like volatility, even assuming that the Fed’s currently uber-hawkish stance starts to soften a bit.
—Megha Mandavia, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022
Adverb
Russia's New Ruble Gets Boost Against Economic Problems By Ariel Cohen
non-resident senior fellow, the Atlantic Council
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The incoming Trump administration doubtless wants a strong hand to begin negotiating with Russia on peace with Ukraine.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
An American remake, which will doubtless be less good, is being discussed.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubtless
Adjective
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Too much is still uncertain in college sports to know for sure.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Cubs right-hander Javier Assad and infielder Matt Shaw progressing from oblique injuries Javier Assad isn’t quite sure how the injury occurred.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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There certainly are a lot to choose from, with the Compton rapper demonstrating his prowess with 13 straight minutes of back-to-back hits and all-star cameos from collaborators and friends.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2025
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The song, a blistering diss track of Drake, certainly didn’t need the Super Bowl to hit the masses.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
10 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Well yeah, ending diversity programs probably means less diversity Meta's push to diversify its workforce actually seems to have worked, as its own statistics show.—
Nathan Bomey,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Combined with the roller attachment that kneads bread more gently, this takes a considerable amount of stress off of the motor—which is probably one of the reasons why the Assistent has a 7-year warranty.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appétit,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As the two grow closer professionally, Parsons is confident in what is ahead.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2025
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However, staff are confident that Milo’s snuggly, exuberant personality will shine through in a loving home, ideally with other dogs.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Speaker Adrienne Adams must let the bills move forward, as her colleagues will surely pass them.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Old Cal Smith, the founder of the paper who gathered news by sticking his head out his second story office window and listening to the conversations below, surely created something that would become far bigger than himself.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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And American retailers and manufacturers likely would absorb at least some of the duties instead of passing them along to consumers through higher prices, economists said.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Rodgers, 28, remains a free agent and though Spotrac projects his market worth at $56.4 million over four years, given that he was cut by the Rockies in November and has failed to catch on with any other team, he could likely be acquired for significantly less.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Through his poised and assured play, Daniels has breathed life into a stale Commanders organization, which has booked its first spot in the NFC Championship game since the 1991-92 season.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Rest assured, these aren’t sleeping bags on a rocky floor, but rather accommodations—sometimes even opulent ones—built directly into natural cavities.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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There have definitely been some big adjustments to make, though.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Conor is, if not agoraphobic, definitely agora-averse.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Doubtless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubtless. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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