as in surely
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphatically
Adverb
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Berta’s vision for his new club surely features the Premier League trophy.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025 -
But the potential credibility risks, while still extant, would surely be lower than with any deployment of land forces.—
Andrew Carey,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The current proposal calls for the committee overseeing Medicaid and Medicare to extract $880 billion from its budget over the next decade — cuts that would fall squarely on Medicaid.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2025
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And here’s the kicker: cold applying alone puts the odds squarely against you.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Lindsay is watching this offseason intently, knowing how important solidifying the running back spot is to the Broncos taking the next step.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
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Leaders need to take time to intently listen when a direct report raises a concert.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Emphatically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphatically. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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