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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
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Apr. 2025
The account is indeed real, and it’s gotten Wells’ attention.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
In the comments, many people assured the woman that her parents are indeed proud of her achievement, despite their seemingly blasé reaction to the news.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
However, the responsibility will fall on the foreign supplier to verify and prove that all of their South African customers are indeed VAT-registered.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Whitfield’s men do, indeed, return after dark, bolstered by fire and scarier guns.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Apr. 2025
The account is indeed real, and it’s gotten Wells’ attention.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
In the comments, many people assured the woman that her parents are indeed proud of her achievement, despite their seemingly blasé reaction to the news.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
However, the responsibility will fall on the foreign supplier to verify and prove that all of their South African customers are indeed VAT-registered.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indeed
Adverb
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While Robby and the rest of the emergency room day shift team has certainly earned time off, that leaves the rest of us with a Pitt-sized hole on our TVs (and in our hearts).—
Annabel Gutterman,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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Whether this hints at a more long-term issue or is merely a minor bump in the road will probably only become clear next season when, almost certainly, Liverpool defend their league title.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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While history is definitely a hallmark of this quaint riverfront community, it is also known for gorgeous state parks and outdoor attractions, a lively arts and culture scene, and excellent local downtown shopping.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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Watching that film with the context of this series definitely helps make Cassian's entire story feel complete.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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While guests have gotten used to early and extended evening park access, those benefits are actually decided on annually and have been extended for next year.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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My private position is that a sprinkling of gratitude and forgiveness in the cosmos of entrepreneurship and deal-making actually improves your negotiating skills and the outcomes.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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These reefs may lack legal protections now, Hovland argued to his superiors, but once the public learned about them, regulations would surely follow.—
Christian Elliott,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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This surely explains why, in the course of the past week, the President has been escalating his threats and targeting its endowment directly by suggesting in a social-media post that Harvard should lose its tax-exempt status.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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The petite hamlet is truly one of a kind: Originally intended as a resort destination in the late 19th century, Eureka Springs later became a home for hippies and nonconformists seeking rural refuge in the 1970s.—
Nico Lang,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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Until this is clarified − and truly clarified, not subject to the ever-changing whims of one man − all Americans will be held in limbo, and this will crush economic growth.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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That’s a shaky accomplishment to be proud of, frankly.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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The key to success often lies in effective marketing, but for many writers, the thought of self-promotion is overwhelming, confusing, and, frankly, unappealing.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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That sure seems like the king of all tells that the Wild aren’t going to wait for Buium to be an injury replacement or series momentum-shifter out of the bullpen a game or two in.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Get a first look at Feldman’s character below — Pete sure is happy about Kyle’s visit!—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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It was designed for the primary usage of being a seamless backup system for reliable coverage, even during network congestion or in areas with limited service.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Miami even cut the deficit to seven with 8:32 to play.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Indeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indeed. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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