as in sure
having or showing a mind free from doubt
another one of his doubtless predictions that will never come true
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as in certainly
without any question
she is doubtless the one and only girl for me
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as in probably
by reasonable assumption
doubtless you have heard this story before, but I'll tell it anyway
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Recent Examples of doubtless
Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 9 Sep. 2022
Emerging-market currencies are doubtless in for another several months of rollercoaster-like volatility, even assuming that the Fed’s currently uber-hawkish stance starts to soften a bit.
—Megha Mandavia, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022
Afshon Ostovar, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2025
Some will doubtless feel this career detour is slumming.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
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Adjective
Much of the adhesion was doubtless down to the prototype's track-biased Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 9 Sep. 2022
Emerging-market currencies are doubtless in for another several months of rollercoaster-like volatility, even assuming that the Fed’s currently uber-hawkish stance starts to soften a bit.
—Megha Mandavia, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022
Adverb
Whatever happens, the Iranian regime has doubtless lost its decades-long conflict with Israel.
—Afshon Ostovar, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2025
Some will doubtless feel this career detour is slumming.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubtless
Adjective
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The Cheever review may be my last, but who knows for sure?—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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Going into the conversation, Alicia wasn’t sure how Amelia would respond.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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Few modern conflicts have certainly sparked as much global outrage, division, and scrutiny as the war in Gaza — not just because of the war’s scale, but for the staggering human toll on civilians.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The public certainly does love seeing the two stars out and about together, with photos of Swift and Kelce attending the Stanley Cup Finals together recently sending the internet into a tailspin.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Every mistake is probably magnified with a ball — and guys on base — getting barreled somewhere.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Early autos were probably targeted by horse and carriage people.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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In fact, of the 98% of HR professionals surveyed by Capterra who plan to use software and algorithms to reduce labor costs, only half are confident that the technology will make unbiased recommendations.—
C200,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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But whether the team would be confident elevating an interim replacement the way the Nats did with assistant GM Mike DeBartolo is not known.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Adverb
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Those words surely thrill Herrmann, who has been coaching tennis or pickleball for 40-plus years.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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The predominantly green design with contrasting swirls of gold, red, and black will surely make its mark in the minds of onlookers.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Melissa Smith, a family member, told the station Darcy likely went out too far on his surfboard and could not get back to shore.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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In late May, over 200 loan recipients had their date of birth data voided, the USDA source explained, meaning that their loan accounts with FSA will likely be cancelled.—
Jenna McLaughlin,
NPR,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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What’s preventing people from feeling more assured about their future health?—
Manulife Singapore,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Watch the trailer: Linklater shoots all over Paris on the same locations Godard used, setting up familiar scenes from the movie but showing the freedom and lust for cinema that defined the New Wave and Godard’s assured but revolutionary style.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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The color blocking on the hips definitely gives it a flattering shape.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
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The report is out via Bloomberg, and while a number of these are not likely to shock you, there are definitely some interesting surprises to be found.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Doubtless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubtless. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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