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
Rodgers could still sign and be the team's starter, or another option like Kirk Cousins could be targeted, but those options are not sure things.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
The discourse is endless, but there’s one sure thing: people are talking about Evita.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
Medved is a slam dunk, sure thing … should such a thing exist at Minnesota.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Mar. 2025
However, the labor market appears to be fraying at the edges, so dodging an economic downturn is no sure thing.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
The discourse is endless, but there’s one sure thing: people are talking about Evita.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
Medved is a slam dunk, sure thing … should such a thing exist at Minnesota.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Mar. 2025
However, the labor market appears to be fraying at the edges, so dodging an economic downturn is no sure thing.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sure thing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure thing
Noun
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Love locks have been slowly disappearing from the Old Red Bridge in south Kansas City off Red Bridge Road, as an amateur locksmith from Overland Park admits to using the locks to practice his skills.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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Keep your carry-on and checked suitcase protected with these luggage locks.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
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,
26 July 2025
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The law was anything but a slam dunk, even after the Chandler case that inspired it.—
Stacey Barchenger,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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Cost certainty on Kaprizov’s next deal could help finalize terms on Rossi’s contract, but the shifting salary landscape in the NHL amidst unprecedented salary-cap growth has most of the top unrestricted free agents for the class of 2026 playing the waiting game for now.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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With under 48 hours until the deadline, the one certainty is that the Red Sox will feel some sense of relief come Thursday night.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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“Sure thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure%20thing. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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