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as in confident
having or showing a mind free from doubt
are you absolutely sure that she said she was coming today?
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2
as in necessary
impossible to avoid or evade
the joke's a sure dud if you don't pause in the right places
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as in reliable
not likely to fail
a sure cure for the winter blues—a week in the Bahamas
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as in true
worthy of one's trust
a sister is a sure friend for life
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as in conclusive
not capable of being challenged or proved wrong
no sure evidence that life exists on other planets
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as in definitely
without any question
we sure could use your help here
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Recent Examples of sure
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2025
Still, co-CEO Ted Sarandos said Netflix isn’t sure acquiring a full season’s worth of games from any of the major U.S. sports will be a profitable venture for the company.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
And sure, Saban would have freaked out about his team staying at a Ramada at Penn State.
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Who is your favorite pro golfer? Tiger Woods, for sure.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2025
Still, co-CEO Ted Sarandos said Netflix isn’t sure acquiring a full season’s worth of games from any of the major U.S. sports will be a profitable venture for the company.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
Adverb
Stephen Schwartz’s songs sure do soar in this film, and golly, a 100-piece orchestra is beyond joyous.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
And sure, Saban would have freaked out about his team staying at a Ramada at Penn State.
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure
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
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Timing one’s necessary exit from power is, of course, one of life’s most vexing conundrums and Biden hardly is alone in blowing the moment.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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That relentless focus is necessary, especially for a team that has struggled defensively — an area long associated with Thibodeau’s coaching identity.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025
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An uptick in office lease signings has led some to hope the office rental market has hit bottom, but others, like landlord and developer Garrett Lee, believe there’s a more reliable path forward than trying to convince tenants to return: converting offices into apartments.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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As a meta-analysis, the researchers noted that their report provides more reliable answers than a smaller, singular study.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Multigenerational families living together is very true to Latine culture in the United States and beyond.—
Zayda Rivera,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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And if so, is that a price the WNBA is willing to pay to stay true to its values?—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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While no conclusive evidence connects the dye to cancer in humans, its potential risks have led to bans or severe restrictions in several countries, including the European Union, Australia and Japan.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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This absence of alarm is not conclusive proof that democracy is safe forever, nor that Trump cannot damage American democracy at all.—
Victor Menaldo,
The Conversation,
16 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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Your officiant should definitely know, and the chance of someone hearing about it through the grapevine is fairly high.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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When in reality… there’s certain things that need to be told to the head coach that are occurring.—
Paulina Dedaj,
Fox News,
28 Jan. 2025
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That type of design would eliminate other potential factors—for example, participants having a healthier diet or exercising frequently—that could actually account for moderate drinking’s link with certain health outcomes.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
28 Jan. 2025
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Comparisons to industry leaders like Rao’s, Siete, and Carbone are inevitable, but Lee’s path is uniquely her own.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Edmonton Oilers captain received a match penalty, which means a suspension is all but inevitable.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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