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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  1. certainly
  2. definitely
  3. surely
  4. sure
  5. probably
  6. clearly
  7. likely
Adverb
  • In the immediate aftermath of a major assassination, groups certainly can experience communications breakdowns, confusion, grief, and paranoia.
    Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Tems even earned a nomination for Best R&B Song, showing that R&B voters are certainly open to recognizing African music.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • But such a widespread embrace is definitely a big win for her.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Xbox fans should definitely look into getting the gorgeous Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma.
    Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • Come Election Day, this female rage would surely smack Trump, a rapist, clear across the face.
    Pamela Paul, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The central bank will surely aim for a tone of calm, apolitical decision-making in its communications.
    Axios, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • 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
  • The year-long relationship between the Grammy award-winning country artist and Barstool podcast host might be over — but the internet’s interest in their surprising relationship sure isn’t.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of sure
Adverb
  • Loading your audio article Of all the overseas leaders avidly watching the U.S. election results, the two happiest were probably Russian President Vladimir Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
    Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
  • If these workers are deported, the food industry will probably have great difficulty replacing them.
    Paul Krugman, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of probably
Adverb
  • Your boyfriend clearly does not know how to process his feelings, including the grief of losing a child.
    Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Yet, nothing exemplifies Trump’s fascination with autocrats more clearly than his bromance with Orbán, who has transformed Hungarian democracy into one-man rule.
    Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • Still, if the Sharks’ template is any indication, the Penguins will likely be challenged to become contenders again — not just this season but for years to come.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Dat Truong, 32, a 10-year Denver police officer, will likely be decertified from working as a police officer in Colorado due to the conviction.
    Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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