as in lock
one that is certain to succeed
he's a sure thing for the promotion: he's the most qualified candidate by far
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Recent Examples of sure thing
Keep everyone safe and make sure things don’t go overboard like several watch parties and post-win celebrations did during the team’s historic playoff run.
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Scott Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Typically, deserving candidates are sure things in one bucket or another.
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James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
The outlet also reports that guests are being told to prepare for the wedding, but no details have been given just yet in an effort to make sure things don’t leak.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
15 May 2026
What types of projects are sure things?
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Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sure thing
Scott Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Typically, deserving candidates are sure things in one bucket or another.
—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
The outlet also reports that guests are being told to prepare for the wedding, but no details have been given just yet in an effort to make sure things don’t leak.
—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
15 May 2026
What types of projects are sure things?
—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sure thing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure thing
Noun
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Every purchase also includes a strap, lock, air pump, and rearview mirrors, giving riders a complete package that's ready for the road from day one.
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Tatum, George and Derrick White are locks, Robinson will battle with Queta for the starting center gig, while the fifth spot might come down to Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser.
Noun
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But the championship series most valuable player indicated that visit is no slam dunk.
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None of them look like slam dunks.
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Silverstone’s long-term contract through 2034 provides additional economic certainty, with the agreement projected to generate more than £1 billion in localised financial value over its lifetime.
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There was no certainty on when the pandemic would end or how the sports world would operate in the months and years afterward.
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“Sure thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure%20thing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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