Thesaurus results for SURELY

surely

adverb

ˈshu̇r-lē

Definition of surely

as in certainly

without any question surely there's something I can do to help

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Recent Examples of surely The legendary Modrić surely just played his last World Cup match and perhaps his final international game for Croatia. — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026 The former Crystal Palace right-back has never played in the second-tier Championship but keeping him this summer would surely benefit the club’s push for instant promotion back to the top flight. — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Beyonce and Jay-Z almost surely got invitations, though the Carters have been extremely selective about public appearances in recent years. — Marc Malkin, Variety, 2 July 2026 The community there will surely continue to support the team, as the relationship forged between the visiting players and local residents became one of the most popular feel-good stories of this World Cup. — Pj Green july 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for surely

Recent Examples of Synonyms for surely

Adverb

Sometimes, were stymied because the conduct is based, the servers are based, outside of certainly Manhattan, but in many instances outside the United States.

— Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 1 July 2026
The fact that my son and his girlfriend live in Kansas City certainly helped spark our newfound fascination.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of certainly

Adverb

Cain pointed out that having the president of the United States greasing the wheels definitely helped speed things along.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
It’s also led by arguably (but definitely, in my opinion) the best player to ever play the sport, Lionel Messi.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Definition of definitely

Adverb

If anything, the future Hall of Famer sure appeared to enjoy his time back home, which was a major reason why Leonard initially turned down a royal life in Canada to play for Southern California’s other team.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Before that can happen, though, the Panthers still need to get through the second day of the draft — one that they will for sure be involved in.

— Ava DiCecca, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026

Definition of sure

Adverb

These episodes have been triggered by intense heat domes — stubborn areas of high pressure that lock hot air in place — and are clearly supercharged by global warming, experts say.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Offensive players There are high expectations on junior running back Dylan Riley in 2026, and EA clearly agrees with his talent.

— Shaun Goodwin June 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 June 2026

Definition of clearly

Adverb

The concept would probably face opposition from Altadenans who have rallied by the hundreds to oppose building permits for multiple homes on individual parcels.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
But that’s probably more a 2027 story than a 2026 one, as both governments look to see the path oil prices take, noted Kaneva.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 July 2026