undoubtedly

adverb

Definition of undoubtedlynext
as in certainly
without any question we will undoubtedly have to do some editing of our home video

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undoubtedly
  1. certainly
  2. definitely
  3. surely
  4. sure
  5. probably
  6. clearly
  7. likely
Adverb
  • There are certainly alternatives to chlorine and chloramines, which come with their own benefits and detriments: many European countries disinfect their water with ozone, and McCurry says that another option is the use of UV light.
    Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
  • What there is not is a swimming pool; however, the .59-acre parcel is certainly large enough to accommodate one.
    Mark David, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • Neil Mockford The Men of the Year awards isn't technically a part of Kidman's Babygirl press tour, but this outfit was definitely bringing the film's BDSM vibes.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024
  • But then also, definitely the trans landscape, the bills that were being introduced to all the legislation around the country, started to creep on up on me.
    Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • The chance to win some viral fame or even just positive online attention is surely part of it, but those returns are diminishing.
    Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
  • If there’s a property to whet buyers’ appetites, this is surely it.
    Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • Again, this could all be part of an edit, but Hannah sure gave them a lot of material.
    Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The year-long relationship between the Grammy award-winning country artist and Barstool podcast host might be over — but the internet’s interest in their surprising relationship sure isn’t.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of sure
Adverb
  • Loading your audio article Of all the overseas leaders avidly watching the U.S. election results, the two happiest were probably Russian President Vladimir Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
    Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
  • If these workers are deported, the food industry will probably have great difficulty replacing them.
    Paul Krugman, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of probably
Adverb
  • Your boyfriend clearly does not know how to process his feelings, including the grief of losing a child.
    Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Oklahoma City Police Dept. / via Facebook Nguyen said that the incident is clearly an excessive use of force and that the officer should be terminated.
    Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • Still, if the Sharks’ template is any indication, the Penguins will likely be challenged to become contenders again — not just this season but for years to come.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Dat Truong, 32, a 10-year Denver police officer, will likely be decertified from working as a police officer in Colorado due to the conviction.
    Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of likely
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undoubtedly

undramatic

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