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as in certainly
without any question
I know that you can indeed do better than that
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as in definitely
not merely this but also
that is not merely a reason, but is indeed the entire point
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as in actually
to tell the truth
that woman can be difficult—indeed, she can be insufferable
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as in no
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable
indeed, you really did shave all your hair off!
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Recent Examples of indeed
Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
If all four do indeed start, that still gives Florida only four starters among the 68 Power 4 schools.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
All of these objectives were indeed met during the flight, according to Atmos.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Civility is, indeed, a lost art in today’s world and needs to be brought back in use.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2025
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The inefficient conversion method provides further evidence that this was indeed a theft rather than a legitimate holder diversifying their portfolio.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
If all four do indeed start, that still gives Florida only four starters among the 68 Power 4 schools.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
All of these objectives were indeed met during the flight, according to Atmos.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Civility is, indeed, a lost art in today’s world and needs to be brought back in use.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indeed
Adverb
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The addition of glass tubes certainly adds another dimension to both sparse and dense arrangements.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
17 May 2025
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This means, under the current rules at least, a return to the United States, just 12 years after the men’s World Cup in 2026 and (almost certainly) the women’s World Cup in 2031, may well be the likeliest outcome if FIFA enforces the principle.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Her expert taste expands far beyond that, though — and that’s definitely evident in her fashionable Skechers collection.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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Me, my life, elements of my music and most definitely the world.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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Aside from the question of funding Trump’s goal, a major rethinking of current plans for the property — actually two independent plans derived from two lawsuits — would probably be needed to accommodate 6,000 new residents.—
Doug Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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And Marguerite did actually manage to live there for years, scraping together a life on the hostile tundra.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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Like Walmart, Costco will surely face higher costs from tariffs.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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Don’t jet off just yet, though: A slew of new museums, such as the International Museum of Memory and Slavery in Ouidah and Cotonou’s Museum of Contemporary Art, are set to open in the coming year—and will surely be worth the wait.—
Chris Schalkx,
Robb Report,
15 May 2025
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So how did Beane feel about the postseason — where MLB teams are truly judged — according to the book itself?—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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For some, that might look like eating at a favorite restaurant, walking along the beach, or spending time with people who truly see you.—
Stephanie Long,
Essence,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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What was once a landscape often dominated by volume and aggressive tactics is quickly changing, driven by regulatory headwinds, increased consumer awareness and, frankly, the diminishing returns of outdated approaches.—
William DeCourcy,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Bars shouldn’t let people buy drinks for strangers and shouldn’t facilitate this very outdated—and quite frankly predatory—practice.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2025
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The locals sure aren't, with an increasing number of surfers finally catching on to the islands' stellar swells.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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There’s no telling if ARC will for sure be a hit or if Marathon will for sure be a failure.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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In the film, morality becomes ambiguous, and malleable even, as Coogler brilliantly illustrates duality in his characters and their development while incorporating themes of Hoodoo and Christianity.—
Nia Shumake,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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The bill would also raise the SALT cap to $30,000 from the current $10,000 cap for anyone making under $400,000 a year, but Lawler and other New York Republicans are demanding the cap be raised even higher, seeking negotiations with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA).—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2025
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“Indeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indeed. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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