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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
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Apr. 2025
The account is indeed real, and it’s gotten Wells’ attention.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
In the comments, many people assured the woman that her parents are indeed proud of her achievement, despite their seemingly blasé reaction to the news.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
However, the responsibility will fall on the foreign supplier to verify and prove that all of their South African customers are indeed VAT-registered.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Whitfield’s men do, indeed, return after dark, bolstered by fire and scarier guns.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Apr. 2025
The account is indeed real, and it’s gotten Wells’ attention.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
In the comments, many people assured the woman that her parents are indeed proud of her achievement, despite their seemingly blasé reaction to the news.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
However, the responsibility will fall on the foreign supplier to verify and prove that all of their South African customers are indeed VAT-registered.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indeed
Adverb
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While Robby and the rest of the emergency room day shift team has certainly earned time off, that leaves the rest of us with a Pitt-sized hole on our TVs (and in our hearts).—
Annabel Gutterman,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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Otherwise, this unit will cause major issues for a team that has a lot going for it and could certainly make a run to October.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Intelligent zombies are definitely not a positive development.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Warriors play the Clippers, so the loser of that game likely — but not definitely — goes to the play-in.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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But in this case, unfortunately, Netflix quite deliberately forsook what was actually unique about the novel to produce a series resembling every other historical program now on offer — with a few more olive trees.—
Anthony Paletta,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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With a brewing 60 meter sprint race between NFL champion Tyreek Hill and Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles locked in for sometime later this year, conversations have been running amok as to whether the crossover duel will actually field a competitive race.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Alcantara would surely net the Marlins a massive haul if he is dealt.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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Even if the limits change, the number of utilities that report finding PFAS will surely grow as the EPA collects more test results through next year.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Use your brew time to truly take a break from the screen and enjoy your beverage.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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There exists little appetite for an industrial policy to truly rebuild U.S. manufacturing, and other institutions vital for such a rebuild, such as the education sector, are being neglected at best.—
Nick Thomas,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Split Fiction takes everything the studio has learned from those games and expanded on it in the most creative and frankly jubilant way imaginable.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Per the inimitable Nicole Kidman, movies have a unique power to provoke intense emotions, and frankly that may be all that’s separating us from the looming robots at this point.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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That sure seems like the king of all tells that the Wild aren’t going to wait for Buium to be an injury replacement or series momentum-shifter out of the bullpen a game or two in.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Get a first look at Feldman’s character below — Pete sure is happy about Kyle’s visit!—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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In places like Miami Shores or Pittsburgh, annual tax hikes of 50% or more are squeezing even financially secure households.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trump tacked on even higher tariffs than initially announced after Beijing didn’t back off its promise to impose 34% retaliatory tariffs Tuesday.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Indeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indeed. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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