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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The combo version ships with both the printer and the AMS 2 Pro packed together in a single large box with thick foam supports, transport locks, and protective bracing that secure the motion system during shipping.
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Lohan wore her hair, styled by Danielle Priano straight down, letting the long blonde locks flow loosely past her rib cage, hitting just above the hem of her cropped jacket.
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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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Waiting for certainty mostly means arriving after the repricing is done.
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Who was lauded more for their work as Germany celebrated their victory, and the certainty of qualification?
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“Sure thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure%20thing. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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