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as in certainty
one that is certain to succeed
the governor is regarded as a lock for his party's presidential nomination
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Recent Examples of lock
Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Gentle frequencies can lock particles into a rigid structure, whereas more intense vibrations trigger the complete unraveling of the mass.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Omar Kelly
april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Her slightly shorter brunette locks feature a hint of golden highlights that frame her face.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
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Verb
How to lock my room from the inside and outside.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Gentle frequencies can lock particles into a rigid structure, whereas more intense vibrations trigger the complete unraveling of the mass.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
All three of Miami’s draftees - Douglas, Bell and Coleman - should be viewed as locks to make the 53-man roster.
—Omar Kelly
april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Her slightly shorter brunette locks feature a hint of golden highlights that frame her face.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lock
Verb
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Oilers fans have latched onto the call on the ice being a good goal and the questionable positioning of the ref who made that call.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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No matter your attachment style, listeners will latch onto Kehlani for its nostalgic references, impressive vocal arrangements, pitch-perfect collaborations, and refreshing perspectives on relationships.—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kay wraps her voice around propulsive rock arrangements on one, while another leans into flamenco pop.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
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Kristen Wile of Unpretentious Palate kindly offered me a bite of her toothsome barbacoa entree, wrapped in a collard leaf and served with mayocoba (a creamy, yellow-green canary bean) and a red and green salsa duo.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This is the In-between Time, when far-sighted certainty is a vanishingly rare commodity.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
1 May 2026
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Earlier last month, Meyer had indicated that DHL can secure fuel for its airline fleet in Europe through June, but there’s less certainty about supply across Asia.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Due to the high demand for electricity, the old coal plant isn't completely shutting either.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
2 May 2026
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Relievers Matt Strahm and Lucas Erceg played their own important roles in shutting the door in Seattle.—
Jaylon Thompson
May 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The layout includes an ergonomic cockpit, a refined interior with a twin cabin aft, and a teak deck with fold-out platforms and sunpads forward and aft.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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Using a rubber spatula, fold batter a few times to ensure all ingredients are incorporated (batter will be thick).—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Holmes Beach is a slam dunk for families, and Bean Point is perfect for those seeking solace.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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This was not always a slam dunk.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This is also why the nine licensed Kentucky sportsbooks—DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, bet365, Fanatics, theScore Bet, Circa, and Prime—cannot simply bolt horse racing onto their existing platforms.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Following the chaotic ending Lynch, as was his custom, bolted almost immediately from the stadium.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Once you're done, simply attach them to twine.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
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The craftsmanship is prodigious: Reddick also wrote the music that twines through the play, sinuous and often sweetly sinister as sung by the titular choir, who are both players in the story and our guides through the increasingly fantastical action.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Lock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lock. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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