in fact
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as in actually
to tell the truth
She told authorities she had been home that night when in fact witnesses reported seeing her in town.
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as in indeed
not merely this but also
Blue whales are the biggest animals on Earth, and in fact, they can weigh up to 200 tons.
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“In fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20fact. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.
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