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Recent Examples of definitively
While a vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher risk of fibroids, researchers cannot definitively say that the deficiency causes fibroids.
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Sukhman Rekhi,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
Although no single observed weather season can be fully attributed to climate change, scientists can definitively say that anthropogenic climate change has made these events more frequent and more extreme.
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Kelly Fleming,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The Spanish Inquisition was definitively dissolved by a decree from Spanish queen regent María Cristina de Borbón.
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USA Today,
29 June 2026
Iran was evading our sanctions, threatening its neighbors and refusing to take steps that would definitively limit its nuclear program.
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Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
But there isn’t much correlation there either, given that only five previous winners had things definitively wrapped up after two matches.
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
Not all the way R&B, not definitively Americana, and certainly not country, Gilfillian creates his own sonic lane by pairing warm, expansive arrangements with a Southern tinge and powerful lyrics that wrestle weightier, universal truths about visceral emotions.
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Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Alcock declines to comment on anything definitively for the next movie.
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Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Although the car was found abandoned the following January in Memphis, Tennessee, there wasn't enough evidence to point definitively to a potential suspect.
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Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Sukhman Rekhi,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
Although no single observed weather season can be fully attributed to climate change, scientists can definitively say that anthropogenic climate change has made these events more frequent and more extreme.
—
Kelly Fleming,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The Spanish Inquisition was definitively dissolved by a decree from Spanish queen regent María Cristina de Borbón.
—
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Iran was evading our sanctions, threatening its neighbors and refusing to take steps that would definitively limit its nuclear program.
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Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
But there isn’t much correlation there either, given that only five previous winners had things definitively wrapped up after two matches.
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
Not all the way R&B, not definitively Americana, and certainly not country, Gilfillian creates his own sonic lane by pairing warm, expansive arrangements with a Southern tinge and powerful lyrics that wrestle weightier, universal truths about visceral emotions.
—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Alcock declines to comment on anything definitively for the next movie.
—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Although the car was found abandoned the following January in Memphis, Tennessee, there wasn't enough evidence to point definitively to a potential suspect.
—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitively
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These episodes have been triggered by intense heat domes — stubborn areas of high pressure that lock hot air in place — and are clearly supercharged by global warming, experts say.
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Offensive players There are high expectations on junior running back Dylan Riley in 2026, and EA clearly agrees with his talent.
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However, over time astronomers conclusively showed that this event was indeed real and originated in a distant galaxy.
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Last week, The New York Times reported that emails conclusively show that the Department of Homeland Security decided to end TPS for Haitians before DHS heard from the State Department about whether conditions in Haiti had changed sufficiently.
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Sometimes, were stymied because the conduct is based, the servers are based, outside of certainly Manhattan, but in many instances outside the United States.
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The fact that my son and his girlfriend live in Kansas City certainly helped spark our newfound fascination.
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Cain pointed out that having the president of the United States greasing the wheels definitely helped speed things along.
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It’s also led by arguably (but definitely, in my opinion) the best player to ever play the sport, Lionel Messi.
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The legendary Modrić surely just played his last World Cup match and perhaps his final international game for Croatia.
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The former Crystal Palace right-back has never played in the second-tier Championship but keeping him this summer would surely benefit the club’s push for instant promotion back to the top flight.
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The governing body will undoubtedly see this as a massive win for its new Trionda ball which has received some criticism for moving unnaturally fast.
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Reports citing human capabilities undoubtedly presuppose typical human brain proficiency based on effort.
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The likely rationale, Talley said, was to let a president act decisively in a crisis without conflict-of-interest reviews slowing him down.
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By every metric, Spain controlled the match and won decisively in its best performance of the tournament.
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By reopening the tab, Budweiser maintained goodwill, ensuring its dual anniversary celebration resonated positively.
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Investigators were able to positively identify the remains as Jordan Wishon.
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“Definitively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitively. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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