as in sure
having or showing a mind free from doubt
another one of his doubtless predictions that will never come true
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as in certainly
without any question
she is doubtless the one and only girl for me
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as in probably
by reasonable assumption
doubtless you have heard this story before, but I'll tell it anyway
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Recent Examples of doubtless
Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 9 Sep. 2022
Emerging-market currencies are doubtless in for another several months of rollercoaster-like volatility, even assuming that the Fed’s currently uber-hawkish stance starts to soften a bit.
—Megha Mandavia, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022
Peter Bart, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Sweeney is, of course, far closer to the culture-at-large’s Platonic ideal of symmetrical blonde womanhood than many, and she is doubtless spared much of the vitriol that other women in the public eye (most women in the TikTok age, really) aren’t.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Much of the adhesion was doubtless down to the prototype's track-biased Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 9 Sep. 2022
Emerging-market currencies are doubtless in for another several months of rollercoaster-like volatility, even assuming that the Fed’s currently uber-hawkish stance starts to soften a bit.
—Megha Mandavia, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022
Adverb
Grande and Erivo will doubtless be an important presence at the Oscars, not to mention every other event in search of a show-stopper.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Sweeney is, of course, far closer to the culture-at-large’s Platonic ideal of symmetrical blonde womanhood than many, and she is doubtless spared much of the vitriol that other women in the public eye (most women in the TikTok age, really) aren’t.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubtless
Adjective
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If no one was injured then sure, no cover is needed.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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One thing is for sure—your ex-friends are obsessed with you.—
Roya Backlund,
StyleCaster,
24 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The value of the new pact is almost certainly more than $500 million.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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As artists go, this giant Kansas City Chiefs fan’s name might not be broadly known, but his giant, red, white and gold works — seen around the city by tens of thousands of people daily— certainly are.—
Eric Adler and,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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After what was probably only mere seconds of bidding, Pringle secured the top bid at $7,000, which is worth about $57,000 today.—
Sara Pezzoni,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Jan. 2025
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But tariffs would probably weigh on retailers like Ms. Bettencourt, who carries 75,000 items in her store, ranging from lawn mowers, chain saws, paint and barbecue sauce, to tropical fish, live reptiles, cookware and baby Carhartt overalls.—
Ana Swanson,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The surgeons, however, were confident about the procedure for the four-time PGA Tour winner.—
Bryce Miller,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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The survey showed 73% of chief executives surveyed were confident in their company growth prospects, compared to 70% in September and to 64% in January last year.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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If he wasn't universally considered a star before fight night, Hughes surely is now.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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Over its multi-year run as part of NBC’s Dateline franchise, To Catch a Predator wasn’t impervious to criticism or lawsuits, but it was surely insulated.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The first skill set is likely driven by micro-changes in the workforce, such as the demand for upskilling, diverse talent management of hybrid-remote and fully remote teams, and hybrid teams of freelancers combined with full-time employees.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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With a big crowd, the film will likely play quite well, laughs and gasps aplenty.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Through his poised and assured play, Daniels has breathed life into a stale Commanders organization, which has booked its first spot in the NFC Championship game since the 1991-92 season.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Rest assured, these aren’t sleeping bags on a rocky floor, but rather accommodations—sometimes even opulent ones—built directly into natural cavities.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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One prison that is definitely not secret is Sednaya, outside Damascus.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
27 Jan. 2025
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There was definitely an element of big brother-little brother to their relationship, with Bowden always pushing up against the limits of Freeman and the school.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Doubtless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubtless. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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