1
as in assurance
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
I have full certainty that I'll pass the test
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2
as in likelihood
the quality or state of being impossible to avoid or evade
the proverbial certainty of death and taxes
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Recent Examples of certainty
Crucially, private credit retains structural advantages that are difficult for banks to replicate, including speed, certainty of execution and flexible conditions, which some borrowers may continue to value in volatile markets, noted some experts.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Apple’s Weather, by contrast, seems designed to telegraph an aggressive certainty, which can contribute to incidents like my colleague’s shoe mishap.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
So this may be the best path to gaining assets that allow this team to swing for another high-end player (ideally with more cost-certainty).
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
What weather to expect in metro Phoenix The Climate Prediction Center of the National Weather Service has forecast, with 100% certainty, above-normal temperatures across the state for March 17 to 21.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 21 Mar. 2026
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Apple’s Weather, by contrast, seems designed to telegraph an aggressive certainty, which can contribute to incidents like my colleague’s shoe mishap.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
So this may be the best path to gaining assets that allow this team to swing for another high-end player (ideally with more cost-certainty).
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
What weather to expect in metro Phoenix The Climate Prediction Center of the National Weather Service has forecast, with 100% certainty, above-normal temperatures across the state for March 17 to 21.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certainty
Noun
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The original complaint claims the airport violated federal grant assurances connected to more than $1 million the county accepted since 2022, when the effective ban on ultralights began.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Southeast Asian countries that have borne the brunt of the fuel supply shock, such as Malaysia and Thailand , have also reportedly secured assurances from Iran for the safe passage of their vessels following diplomatic intervention with Tehran.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Protect playtime, and your confidence grows steadily.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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New Yorkers deserve confidence in their government.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The unpredictability of campaigns means that conventional wisdom about frontrunners and inevitability frequently proves incorrect.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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But because baseball is about impossibility and inevitability, the Red Sox are also just like every other team.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Beyer, who has a warm smile and bright-pink glasses, did not hide her satisfaction.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Cities that ranked highest tended to perform well in areas such as emotional and physical well-being, job satisfaction and strong community ties.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Last week, futures traders briefly pushed the probability of a rate increase by the end of 2026 to 52%.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While the misdemeanor child molestation count was vacated because of the issue involving the girl’s testimony, the appellate panel said there was sufficient evidence to support the conviction and that Lopez could be retried on that count.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Following his 2018 conviction, Williams was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Certainty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainty. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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