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as in certainly
without any question
I know that you can indeed do better than that
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as in definitely
not merely this but also
that is not merely a reason, but is indeed the entire point
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as in actually
to tell the truth
that woman can be difficult—indeed, she can be insufferable
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as in no
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable
indeed, you really did shave all your hair off!
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Recent Examples of indeed
Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
No wonder there are suggestions for year-round school, and indeed, many public schools now offer some type of summer programming.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
That makes this past month’s volume of 1,195 look quite good indeed, but sales had already improved to 1,178 units back in April.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 4 June 2026
If Microsoft’s goal is to indeed make its AI addictive, the first people getting hooked are from its own workforce, with the document claiming that more than 1,000 employees, including CEO Satya Nadella, are using the new tool.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 3 June 2026
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Adverb
It was agreed that the first bear killed — if indeed one was — would be dressed out for eating.
—Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
No wonder there are suggestions for year-round school, and indeed, many public schools now offer some type of summer programming.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
That makes this past month’s volume of 1,195 look quite good indeed, but sales had already improved to 1,178 units back in April.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 4 June 2026
If Microsoft’s goal is to indeed make its AI addictive, the first people getting hooked are from its own workforce, with the document claiming that more than 1,000 employees, including CEO Satya Nadella, are using the new tool.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indeed
Adverb
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What Bryant explains is that the Giants locker room almost certainly doesn't care about someone's political opinions.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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On Saturday night, the rapper’s first headlining solo show since at least 2019 was certainly a reinforcement that Jay-Z is still one of the best rappers alive, if not the preeminent emcee of his generation.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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Celebrities dress to impress at Cannes, and Dern’s outfit at this year’s film festival definitely hit the mark.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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In between those two events, this rising pop star from New Zealand — boasting a sound that would definitely appeal to fans of Lorde — sat down with me for interview in the media room at BottleRock.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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In Sunday’s Rolex Grand Prix at the CSIO Piazza di Siena in Rome, it could have been argued that only a Roman, actually, can understand Rome – or at the very least, how to conquer its show jumping crown jewel.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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But surprising cross-platform updates to the modern Hollywood playbook don’t strip film history, or the people who actually lived it, of their cultural and educational value.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
Interjection
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And no, the book wasn’t a prop, said Michael Arnold, grandson of the photographer who died in 2012.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Turns out Porter voted over the weekend, in Newport Beach, which has a nice ironic ring to it, no?—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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The Avalanche, however wounded, however shamed, however desperate, surely know better than to cross it.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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To begin with, the community is run by Blaine Shaw (Seth Numrich), surely the slickest scammer of old folks since John Mahoney’s nursing-home embezzler in 1989’s Say Anything.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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But from the embers of the hurt is the knowledge that this is an Arsenal that truly belongs on this stage.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Does this person truly have your best interests at heart?—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But what this card lacks (and frankly, what most co-branded airline cards lack) is top-tier bonus categories.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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This turn was frankly difficult to digest in a show that’s otherwise adopted a stance of irreverent insouciance toward other hot topics.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Interjection
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Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?—
FILIP BONDY,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2017
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“Indeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indeed. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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