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
Each year, certain movies and awards contenders eventually emerge and sure things for Oscar nominations, others are probable, and another few are battling it out for the final spot on a list of five (or 10 in the case of Best Picture).
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Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Jan. 2026
Cattlemen’s Cafe looked and tasted tired, by most accounts, and the only sure thing was the sight of a rocking chair occupied by Wade out front.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2026
The one sure thing is that flu cases are on the rise nationwide, a trend that will persist throughout the holiday season.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
And while draft picks can rarely be absolute sure things, Booker has been just that through 12 games.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Dec. 2025
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Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Jan. 2026
Cattlemen’s Cafe looked and tasted tired, by most accounts, and the only sure thing was the sight of a rocking chair occupied by Wade out front.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2026
The one sure thing is that flu cases are on the rise nationwide, a trend that will persist throughout the holiday season.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
And while draft picks can rarely be absolute sure things, Booker has been just that through 12 games.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure thing
Noun
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This portable lock box is especially helpful during beach days or café stops when stepping away from things feels like a gamble.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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As Stewart knows, hardside luggage is a must for flights, and this protective suitcase includes features like a keyless lock for security and dual spinner wheels for smooth rolling.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ugg shoes are a slam dunk gift—the Scuffette II style in particular.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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The products were such a slam dunk that the hair care brand has introduced more formats to meet customers where their damage is at.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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Rousseau asked in his closing, referring to testimony from Detective Jerry Cedillo on his certainty that Bell-Johnson was one of the shooters.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated February 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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And in this vacuum of scientific certainty, inaccurate beliefs thrive.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Sure thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure%20thing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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