as in certainly
without any question
surely there's something I can do to help
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Recent Examples of surely
Lewandowski and Džeko will captain their countries in playoff finals on Tuesday aiming to reach a World Cup that shapes as a last one — surely?
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ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Also, being charged with failure to take a urine test after the rollover crash today of his Land Rover near his Jupitar Island home, Woods will almost surely have his license suspended for up to a year.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Of course, the Dolphins will surely bring in a wide receiver or two among their 11 picks in next month’s draft.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
This text that was pivotal in contemporary color research will surely become a favorite in her own book collection.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Also, being charged with failure to take a urine test after the rollover crash today of his Land Rover near his Jupitar Island home, Woods will almost surely have his license suspended for up to a year.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Of course, the Dolphins will surely bring in a wide receiver or two among their 11 picks in next month’s draft.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
This text that was pivotal in contemporary color research will surely become a favorite in her own book collection.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surely
Adverb
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Gonzales is certainly a name to watch in Charlotte’s quarterback battle, throwing for 6,682 yards, 51 touchdowns, and 22 interceptions spanning three years at Western Carolina.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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For families While the friendly staff and spacious rooms are certainly hospitable to families, the overall vibe takes its cues from the neighborhood–chic, cool, and largely for adults.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 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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Well, this sure beats the alternative for Texas Rangers fans.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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And sure, Rasputin’s ghost can be part of the dark fun, too.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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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Adams, who did not answer my e-mails—an alpha move, no doubt—would probably have been proud.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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The pregnancy storyline this season is probably the most mature one the show’s had so far.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Surely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surely. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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