1
as in confident
having or showing a mind free from doubt
are you absolutely sure that she said she was coming today?
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2
as in necessary
impossible to avoid or evade
the joke's a sure dud if you don't pause in the right places
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3
as in reliable
not likely to fail
a sure cure for the winter blues—a week in the Bahamas
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4
as in true
worthy of one's trust
a sister is a sure friend for life
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5
as in conclusive
not capable of being challenged or proved wrong
no sure evidence that life exists on other planets
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as in definitely
without any question
we sure could use your help here
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Recent Examples of sure
Michael Holtz, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
Saturday night’s gonna be alright, that’s for sure.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
But a few more 8-figure deals would sure bolster spirits.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2025
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But, with the ranks of the Ukrainian armed forces severely depleted, Olha wasn’t so sure.
—Michael Holtz, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
Saturday night’s gonna be alright, that’s for sure.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
Summer has only just started, but, girl, things sure are already heated.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
But a few more 8-figure deals would sure bolster spirits.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure
Adjective
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She’s costumed like a clown, but her screenplay is as confident as an antihero’s cleverest heist.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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However, Gomes is confident that the winter moves have given the Dodgers some added adrenaline for 2025 and will offset a potential championship hangover.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Additional studies are necessary to understand how acetyl-L-carnitine impacts neuropathy and whether the benefit depends on the type of neuropathy.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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The market, says Lau, is a necessary evolution, with people moving in from out of state and the older generation of Mills 50 business owners retiring.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Some consumer groups, like the elderly who favor brick and mortar shopping or people without reliable internet access, will be disproportionately affected by closures, said Douglas Bowman, a marketing professor at the Goizueta Business School at Emory University in Georgia.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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With a credit card and a garage, enthusiasts can build a virtually new Mustang from scratch using show-quality reproduction parts available from dozens of reliable suppliers.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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These actions have been saving lives and driving true culture change, creating a safer future for everyone.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2025
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That’s true, however, what this risk assessment request by the governor does do is put the whole matter in Newsom’s hands, despite the resentencing hearing set for later in March.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For instance, the Zantac litigation was lost due to a lack of conclusive evidence.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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In a new interview with Classic Rock, bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson discussed the band’s conclusive world tour, which coincided with drummer Neil Peart‘s failing health.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2025
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What started with an iced beverage (sort of butterscotch, sort of shortbread, definitely non-alcoholic) with the Wizarding World’s opening in 2010, now comes in frozen, hot and non-dairy varieties, plus there’s butterbeer fudge, potted cream and ice cream for sale.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2025
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Grant is definitely thrown, and Dina is scrambling to say her friends will more than make up for it.—
Ali Barthwell,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What seems certain is that both the club and player will be glad when the summer transfer window opens and AC Milan can part ways with Theo Hernández with the two parties clearly needing a fresh start.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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While using wax melts is a personal choice, experts said there are certain factors to consider.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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Low points are inevitable in any relationship; no two people can see eye to eye all the time.—
Mark Travers, Contributor,
CNBC,
9 Mar. 2025
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Though some lament the swift pace of development, others argue that transformation is inevitable in a place as mesmerizing as Aspen, and that every generation reinvents the town while holding on to certain traditions.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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