surely

adverb

ˈshu̇r-lē How to pronounce surely (audio)
Definition of surelynext
as in certainly
without any question surely there's something I can do to help

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Recent Examples of surely While producers pondering where to set their next movie will surely be tempted, this does come at a time when those in Hollywood especially are desperate to bring production back to home shores. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025 But if Blondie’s better half could manage to enjoy a Dagwood sandwich, Link could surely manage to savor the delicacy that Jo had created for him! — Charlie Mason, TVLine, 14 Mar. 2025 There are surely difficult decisions to be made by the governor, state Senate, and Assembly to address this historic shortfall. — Robert G. Wessels, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025 The Denver Coliseum is big enough that there surely won’t be any scalpers standing outside. — Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for surely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surely
  1. certainly
  2. definitely
  3. sure
  4. clearly
  5. probably
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  • When Lady Gaga releases a new album, the world pays attention, and that has certainly been the case with Mayhem.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • That was certainly part of the conversation when the team, after losing Joe Musgrove to Tommy John surgery, talked with Morejón in November to assess and discuss options for 2025.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of certainly
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  • What makes Kylie Jenner's glossy French nails so special and how to recreate them: A pastel pink is definitely one of the spring colors for 2025.
    — Lena Raab, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Allen definitely deserved that money after winning NFL MVP last season and leading the Bills to their fifth consecutive division title.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • Other old videos let us into a fertility struggle, and Erin sure seems mad at Charlie for whatever happened.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Her Board of Governors Award from the ASC on February 22 sure had a valedictory feel to it.
    — Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2025
Definition of sure
Adverb
  • Lamborghini clearly intends to make a splash in contrast to how supercar makers have gone about incorporating hybrid technology into its products, which is often announced with less fanfare even given its use in Formula 1 racing.
    — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
  • While clearly problematic, from the age gap to Presley's violent outbursts, Coppola refuses to sensationalize.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • On Tuesday, a U.S. federal judge ruled that the dismantling of USAID probably violated the U.S. Constitution and blocked further cuts, but stopped short of reversing firings or fully resurrecting the agency.
    — David Rising and Aniruddha Ghosal, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Oh, for sure, my parents probably immediately, but my whole family is involved in music for the most part.
    — Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2025
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