as in certainly
without any question
surely there's something I can do to help
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Listen to this article Loading your audio article Whether there are planes flying over MetLife Stadium on Sunday or not, there will surely be more paper bags over heads and empty seats in the stands.
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
This move is a preeminent decision that will surely lead the house into a new creative era.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
The promising 25-year-old surely would be claimed by a goalie-needy team if the Blackhawks tried to sneak him through to Rockford at that point, which leaves the team in an obvious pickle.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
Biden’s defenders will surely use Patel and his ilk to justify the President’s move, because Trump and his team have promised to go after his political enemies—including, in Biden’s case, his children.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
This move is a preeminent decision that will surely lead the house into a new creative era.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
The promising 25-year-old surely would be claimed by a goalie-needy team if the Blackhawks tried to sneak him through to Rockford at that point, which leaves the team in an obvious pickle.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
Biden’s defenders will surely use Patel and his ilk to justify the President’s move, because Trump and his team have promised to go after his political enemies—including, in Biden’s case, his children.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surely
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His time with Bedard is certainly over, for now at least.Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2024
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The younger promotion is growing fast and Lashley definitely won't be the last who's tempted over.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The metaverse is a good example — maybe everyone eventually starts living online and Roblox’s digital world is still thriving, but the buzz has definitely moved on.Evan Clark, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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But fast forward to late December and the former Villanova star sure looks like he’s fixed his shot and found his groove.Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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That sure looks recyclable — but isn't, unless the plastic is separated from the cardboard, Allen said.Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Transparency is non-negotiable—organizations must clearly communicate how their AI systems process data to build trust and demonstrate ethical integrity.Rich Vibert, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Though its action is depicted crisply and clearly, its epigrammatic shots aim straight for the viewer’s unconscious, making only glancing contact with the rational mind.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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It's expected to be finalized in October. ELECTIONS 2024 The three lieutenant governor candidates had their first and probably only debate on Tuesday at the state fair ― a mostly placid affair with room for only a few polite political jabs.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Dec. 2024
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That's probably a smart idea because if the biggest villain can't win House of Villains, there's definitely a flaw in the game somewhere.Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Surely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surely. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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