as in certainly
without any question
your grandmother clearly needs to get her finances organized before she gets into further trouble
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Recent Examples of clearly
And multiple polls have clearly shown in the past year that people trust Republicans more than Democrats to handle immigration.
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Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 14 June 2025
In multiple clips that circulated across social media, Brown is seen fighting, and gunshots are heard; however, it is not clearly shown who pulled the trigger.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 13 June 2025
And among the most highly prized of the possessions taken in these raids—clearly, as Agamemnon and Achilles’ reactions show when they’re faced with losing them—are the women.
—Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
Additionally the atmosphere's airglow can be clearly seen in the orange line just above the atmosphere.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2025
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Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 14 June 2025
In multiple clips that circulated across social media, Brown is seen fighting, and gunshots are heard; however, it is not clearly shown who pulled the trigger.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 13 June 2025
And among the most highly prized of the possessions taken in these raids—clearly, as Agamemnon and Achilles’ reactions show when they’re faced with losing them—are the women.
—Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
Additionally the atmosphere's airglow can be clearly seen in the orange line just above the atmosphere.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearly
Adverb
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Zombie series in these settings are still going to be pricey, and so AMC certainly has that to consider.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Some historical context appears to be lost in this conversation because Sundowns certainly do not solely owe their success to their wealthy owner.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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That said, getting some time at home is definitely a luxury the Panthers aren’t taking for granted.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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There are definitely different applicable statutes, depending on the form of community association.—
Howard Dakoff,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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Quite reasonably Trump’s critics, and surely many who are fans of Trump, are astounded by his conceit.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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More Photo by Kelsey Grant/Getty Images New York seems determined to go after a title, and adding Durant would surely help in that regard.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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But a few more seven-inning starts sure would make a difference.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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As for that Rip and Beth spinoff series with his Yellowstone co-star Kelly Reilly — which is reportedly in development, though Paramount has not commented — Hauser sure hopes to get back on Rip’s horse sooner than later.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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The big number: 8.76 million It’s probably not lost on Zaslav that NBA Finals ratings have underwhelmed through two games.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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Yet, by relying on Title 10 authorities and by refraining from invoking the Insurrection Act, Trump could save himself from a definitive loss in court that would probably be upheld by the Supreme Court, Weisberg said.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
Adverb
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There was really no odds-on favorite for the women’s match.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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Alas, during one night siege (silly enough to not scare the little ones, even as the entire village repeatedly goes up in flames), Hiccup aims his weapon at the shape of a Night Fury (no one, we’re told repeatedly, as ever really seen one), shoots, and … what!—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
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“Clearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearly. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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