as in certainly
without any question
surely there's something I can do to help
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Recent Examples of surely
When West discards, South knows West had two clubs, three trumps and surely no more than six diamonds (since East followed low-high on the high diamonds).
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Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
The Penguin’s critical and commercial success have surely led to a shift in focus for the burgeoning DC franchise.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
And while the cuts will surely send stocks surging, as corporations book greater profits, all that does is make people who own stocks that much richer.
—Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
The vibes at Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign are surely turning somber as two key battleground states move further out of her reach.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
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Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
The Penguin’s critical and commercial success have surely led to a shift in focus for the burgeoning DC franchise.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
And while the cuts will surely send stocks surging, as corporations book greater profits, all that does is make people who own stocks that much richer.
—Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
The vibes at Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign are surely turning somber as two key battleground states move further out of her reach.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surely
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There are certainly alternatives to chlorine and chloramines, which come with their own benefits and detriments: many European countries disinfect their water with ozone, and McCurry says that another option is the use of UV light.Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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It’s certainly had a smoother road than 1985’s Return to Oz.Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
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Neil Mockford The Men of the Year awards isn't technically a part of Kidman's Babygirl press tour, but this outfit was definitely bringing the film's BDSM vibes.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024
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But then also, definitely the trans landscape, the bills that were being introduced to all the legislation around the country, started to creep on up on me.Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
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Again, this could all be part of an edit, but Hannah sure gave them a lot of material.Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 31 Oct. 2024
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For a star who hasn't actually said anything definitive about his sexuality, countless social media posts sure like talking about it with no evidence.David Oliver, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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With an eye to future conflicts on an atomic battlefield, the Cold War-era US Defense Department clearly drew at least some inspiration from Starship Troopers.Jared Keller, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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The film clearly parodies Hollywood stereotypes and the movie-making process, blending humor with absurd situations.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Mount a Sturdy Bag Dispenser If you’re obsessed with home organization, this plastic bag storage solution will probably be your favorite.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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Some legal experts have said that a higher court would probably block a sentencing if Merchan were to order one between now and Trump's inauguration.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Surely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surely. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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