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Recent Examples of definitively
Key Takeaways At-home IBS tests are not FDA-approved and cannot definitively diagnose the condition.
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
News that cadaver dogs did not definitively pick up any traces of Shaffer there or anywhere else around the bar.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
The four-door GT was bigger and more comfortable in every way, a glider from the future that proved definitively that the company that built a defining car of the 1960s is now something else entirely.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Defense lawyers pointed to an analysis conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that could not definitively determine whether a bullet fragment recovered from the victim was fired from a rifle authorities allege Robinson used in the attack.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Yet, Vonn would not definitively say that her competitive skiing career is over, during a recent interview with Vanity Fair’s Elise Taylor.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
There wasn’t enough evidence to say definitively if any other symptoms experienced by menopausal women were due to menopause, aging, or midlife stressors.
—Patricia Bencivenga, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
Yet, Vonn would not definitively say that her competitive skiing career is over, during a recent interview with Vanity Fair’s Elise Taylor.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
But in order for baseball to create its system, MLB had to definitively define its strike zone, which has been a moving, subjective target since the dawn of the game.
—Juliette Arcodia, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
News that cadaver dogs did not definitively pick up any traces of Shaffer there or anywhere else around the bar.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
The four-door GT was bigger and more comfortable in every way, a glider from the future that proved definitively that the company that built a defining car of the 1960s is now something else entirely.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Defense lawyers pointed to an analysis conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that could not definitively determine whether a bullet fragment recovered from the victim was fired from a rifle authorities allege Robinson used in the attack.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Yet, Vonn would not definitively say that her competitive skiing career is over, during a recent interview with Vanity Fair’s Elise Taylor.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
There wasn’t enough evidence to say definitively if any other symptoms experienced by menopausal women were due to menopause, aging, or midlife stressors.
—Patricia Bencivenga, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
Yet, Vonn would not definitively say that her competitive skiing career is over, during a recent interview with Vanity Fair’s Elise Taylor.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
But in order for baseball to create its system, MLB had to definitively define its strike zone, which has been a moving, subjective target since the dawn of the game.
—Juliette Arcodia, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitively
Adverb
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Collaborate thoughtfully, and document next steps clearly.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Bauers clearly hit the base square in the middle, and the call was quickly overturned, leading to laughs from both managers, the Rays’ Kevin Cash and the Brewers’ Pat Murphy.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Tyler Robinson's defense team said in recent court filings that an analysis from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a federal law enforcement agency, could not conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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If clerks or suppliers can’t answer conclusively, that’s a red flag.—
David Kroll,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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O’Leary, who also threw 1 2/3 scoreless innings in relief, is feeling locked in on the mound and certainly at the plate.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Angels fans certainly remember Adell knocking a ball over the fence in Texas during his rookie season, for a rare four-base error.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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This one is definitely going into heavy rotation for the next month or two.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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But he's definitely got his finger on the pulse of the culture, so good for him.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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If traditional doctors don’t promise their patients these things, however, others surely will.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Public outcry shut this down a few years later, but the audience surely knew the reference when Lehrer recorded this song live at Sanders Theater.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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With the Boston Celtics in town, undoubtedly still smarting from the beatdown the Charlotte Hornets put on them earlier this month, the stage was set for another meaningful game in uptown.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bassong’s leadership will undoubtedly play a big role.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Common Knowledge The right’s first instinct after the ruling was to treat it as another case of judges handcuffing a president who was trying to act decisively in the national interest.—
Newsweek Editors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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With Mercury, Mars, the Sun, Saturn, and Neptune all moving through Aries this month, along with a new moon in your sign on April 17, the focus shifts decisively to your body, your appearance, and your desires.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Through their investigation, deputies were able to positively identify the suspect as 47-year-old Kurt Gruen, of Grand Terrace in San Bernardino County.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes peer pressure is used to positively influence people, such as when teens work toward common goals like doing well in school or helping out in their community.—
Amy Morin,
Parents,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Definitively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitively. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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