for sure

phrase

Synonyms of for surenext
: without doubt or question : certainly

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There is closure for sure within this arc, of course there needs to be, but there are lots of unanswered questions. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 Some trucks in the McFarland yard are loaded with the mineral gypsum, not wood chips, and Khosla doesn’t know for sure what the truck is carrying. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 One thing is for sure, though, for about 24 hours in late November, the world will come to a screeching halt thanks to a video game. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 But no one can know for sure who will turn out until after votes are counted — polls aren’t predictions, only snapshots in time. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for sure

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First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of for sure was in 1534

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