as in certainly
without any question
surely there's something I can do to help
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In business, branching out on one’s own can be a daunting prospect—especially when the status quo is comfortable, as was surely the case for Gilmour as a member of a rock music titan.
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Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2024
Then Farage’s Mar-a-Lago mate swept to victory in America (Farage will surely be first line for a Trump interview when the president comes to town) and now, with Reform surging in the polls, Elon Musk has sworn fealty to his cause.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
The announcement was great news for fans who will surely be eager to learn what’s next for Jimmy, Alice, Paul and Louis after a sophomore run that was chock-full of emotional turmoil and heart.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 24 Dec. 2024
Enigma' By Alex Gonzalez Contributing Entertainment Writer 0 Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
Love is in the air this holiday season, and Aaron Rodgers is surely feeling it.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2024
Then Farage’s Mar-a-Lago mate swept to victory in America (Farage will surely be first line for a Trump interview when the president comes to town) and now, with Reform surging in the polls, Elon Musk has sworn fealty to his cause.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
The announcement was great news for fans who will surely be eager to learn what’s next for Jimmy, Alice, Paul and Louis after a sophomore run that was chock-full of emotional turmoil and heart.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 24 Dec. 2024
Enigma' By Alex Gonzalez Contributing Entertainment Writer 0 Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
Love is in the air this holiday season, and Aaron Rodgers is surely feeling it.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surely
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Most economists, however, say across-the-board tariffs of 10% to 20% will almost certainly prompt reciprocal measures by other countries, resulting in slower trade and economic activity and higher prices for businesses and consumers.Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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This is something that certainly will weigh heavily on investigators in this case.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Life isn't always sunshine and lollipops (though there's definitely room for both!).Kimberly Harms, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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That said, the fact this game is now on PC is definitely welcomed and comes recommended.Ollie Barder, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Stephen Schwartz’s songs sure do soar in this film, and golly, a 100-piece orchestra is beyond joyous.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
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And sure, Saban would have freaked out about his team staying at a Ramada at Penn State.Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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The victim of the attack was also a private citizen walking around in Manhattan and therefore clearly a non-combatant target.Max Abrahms and Joseph Mroszczyk, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Though its action is depicted crisply and clearly, its epigrammatic shots aim straight for the viewer’s unconscious, making only glancing contact with the rational mind.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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It's expected to be finalized in October. ELECTIONS 2024 The three lieutenant governor candidates had their first and probably only debate on Tuesday at the state fair ― a mostly placid affair with room for only a few polite political jabs.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Dec. 2024
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This is probably why Google charges twice as much, per token, for Gemini 1.5 Pro once the context gets longer than 128,000 tokens.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Surely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surely. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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