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as in one
known but not named
a certain person told me that today is your birthday
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as in sure
having or showing a mind free from doubt
I'm certain that they'll arrive on time
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as in stable
having been established and usually not subject to change
a certain percentage of the profits will go to charity
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as in necessary
impossible to avoid or evade
as he got older, the athlete began to feel the certain effects of the aging process on his body
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as in reliable
not likely to fail
chicken soup is grandma's certain cure for pretty much whatever ails you
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as in definite
not capable of being challenged or proved wrong
up to this point there's been no certain evidence that a crime has been committed
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Recent Examples of certain
The vehicles will be geofenced to certain neighborhoods in Tokyo, including Minato, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Chiyoda, Chūō, Shinagawa, and Kōtō.
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Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 17 Dec. 2024
The chances of a rate cut when the Fed meets this week are all but certain, according to the CME FedWatch Tool, a measure of market sentiment.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
Understanding these genes can provide insight into why certain individuals are predisposed to hair loss.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
One thing is certain: Whatever approach works now is unlikely to work in three to six months.
—Elias Leight, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
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Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 17 Dec. 2024
The chances of a rate cut when the Fed meets this week are all but certain, according to the CME FedWatch Tool, a measure of market sentiment.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
Understanding these genes can provide insight into why certain individuals are predisposed to hair loss.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
One thing is certain: Whatever approach works now is unlikely to work in three to six months.
—Elias Leight, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certain
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Drinkwater didn't make one appearance in a Chelsea shirt last season, whilst Bakayoko spent the season in Italy on loan at AC Milan.SI.com, SI.com, 3 Aug. 2019
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Decisions made by engineers today, in other words, will determine not how one car drives but how all cars drive.Johannes Himmelreich, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Mar. 2018
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Neame, while hopeful of another franchise, isn’t sure the spy thriller will get as far as his multi-generational drama set in a Yorkshire country house and around the lives of the Crawley family and their staff.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Ichiro is an all-time great and a sure first-ballot selection.Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Generally speaking, hormonal imbalances don’t lead to stable emotions.Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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Emotional readiness might include feeling stable, curious about new opportunities or prepared for structured routines.Diane Winiarski, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Legislators backing the law said a ban or sale was necessary to address national security concerns posed by the app’s ties to China.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Let Mentorship Develop Organically Formal mentorship arrangements aren’t always necessary.Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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And while that’s not a reason to abandon AI tools, a recent study should remind programmers that even reliable versions of the technology are still prone to bouts of weirdness—like claiming knee X-rays can prove someone drinks beer or eats refried beans.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2024
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Data validation is a critical first step in building reliable systems.John Case, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The district recently outlined definite cuts and future potential cuts on its website.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
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While Elba and Reeves were clearly being light-hearted in their response, there's definite demand for more live-action Sonic, whether in film or series form.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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In fact, a 2023 survey by College Pulse found that only 49% of college students feel confident about their career prospects.Subha Barry, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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But while these global companies appeared confident in their strategies, tariffs could significantly hinder smaller brands.Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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The decision in the final weeks of President Joe Biden's administration sets up a fight over the future of California's vehicle regulations.David Shepardson, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Monetary policy Policymakers at the European Central Bank announced their fourth and final rate cut of the year last Thursday.Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Certain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certain. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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