for sure

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Synonyms of for surenext
: without doubt or question : certainly

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Below’s detour to Little Pot Rock wraps up quickly with little explanation for the erstwhile hag’s seemingly flesh-and-blood existence on the island, but something spooky’s going on with her for sure. — Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 That’s for sure, as the Rays held the Yankees — who were without star slugger Aaron Judge — to five runs and 12 hits (eight singles) over the three games. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2026 Travelers will need to wait for the program’s official launch to know for sure how it will be structured. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 There’s no way of knowing for sure, since the camera pulls back and the dialogue fades out as soon as Ted broaches the topic. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for sure

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First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of for sure was in 1534

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