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
Translated, low rates of interest signal tight credit whereby risk averse banks lend to sure things.
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John Tamny, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The offense would seem to have two more sure things: tailbacks Trevor Etienne and Nate Frazier, who are dynamic and in Etienne’s case now fully healthy.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
And Burford is no sure thing to face Detroit when the 49ers host the Lions in Week 17 on Monday night.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
Dainty little makeup cases are great for packing mini toiletries in your carry-on, but long trips call for breaking out the big bottles — and sure thing, this extra-large cosmetics bag can fit them.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
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John Tamny, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The offense would seem to have two more sure things: tailbacks Trevor Etienne and Nate Frazier, who are dynamic and in Etienne’s case now fully healthy.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
And Burford is no sure thing to face Detroit when the 49ers host the Lions in Week 17 on Monday night.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
Dainty little makeup cases are great for packing mini toiletries in your carry-on, but long trips call for breaking out the big bottles — and sure thing, this extra-large cosmetics bag can fit them.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure thing
Noun
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Ensure the driver has keys or knows the combination for all door locks.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Feb. 2025
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Right game, right time Speaking of odds, Backyard Sports might be a lock for success.—
Jake Lang,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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For The Times) Brandon McCoy Jr. netted 20 points, including four of his team’s six slam dunks, and Chris Komin added 15 points to earn MVP for the No. 3 Braves (23-4, 7-2) who stayed atop the Trinity League with one game to go.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Feb. 2025
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And the transition Thompson is trying to achieve isn’t a slam dunk.—
David Bloom,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In an interview with ABC4 in 2020, Martin discussed raising Patrick and her certainty that he was destined for success.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
9 Feb. 2025
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Still others shout their certainty that God is only close to certain political parties, countries, religions, or genders.—
Lynne Silva-Breen,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Sure thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure%20thing. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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