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
Taking Campbell is also an easier pill to swallow because there’s no sure thing available at a position of lesser need.
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
There are no sure things on the Churchill Downs racetrack — and this year, there are few sure things around the track as well.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 4 May 2025
But those are perhaps the only sure things, with many of the other actors not currently serving as ambassadors for any big houses and known to play the field with their looks.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Such shakeups should make for an exciting night, as there aren’t many sure things at the top of the ballot.
—Chris Dobstaff, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
There are no sure things on the Churchill Downs racetrack — and this year, there are few sure things around the track as well.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 4 May 2025
But those are perhaps the only sure things, with many of the other actors not currently serving as ambassadors for any big houses and known to play the field with their looks.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Such shakeups should make for an exciting night, as there aren’t many sure things at the top of the ballot.
—Chris Dobstaff, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure thing
Noun
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After baking, chilling them in the fridge for an hour locks in moisture and gives them a dense, chewy texture.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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For now, Scheffler stands alone as the first lock—but the race to join him is far from over.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Analysts say the deal has potential for success, and while not an immediate and guaranteed slam dunk, the merger could provide opportunities for value.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Still, that doesn’t make pitching access to team equity a slam dunk, Lindholm said.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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At the heart of this evolution is a core tension: leverage versus certainty.—
Spencer Dorn,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Some might find the introduction of a major conflict — when a different date turns nightmarish for Sophie, causing Lucy to question her certainties about what makes a good match and berate herself for failing to spot red flags — to be a heavy-handed nudge toward a resolution.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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“Sure thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure%20thing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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