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
Newsom is hoping to bypass his state’s popular independent redistricting commission by taking the new map straight to voters, although its passage is no sure thing.
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Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 18 Aug. 2025
The one sure thing is that this will make for some juicy drama in Season 4.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
The fall campaign is no sure thing—Mamdani’s stunning performance rests on fewer than half a million votes, in a city more than sixteen times that size.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 25 June 2025
Regression there is as much of a sure thing as Kansas City eateries serving up delicious barbecue next season.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
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Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 18 Aug. 2025
The one sure thing is that this will make for some juicy drama in Season 4.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
The fall campaign is no sure thing—Mamdani’s stunning performance rests on fewer than half a million votes, in a city more than sixteen times that size.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 25 June 2025
Regression there is as much of a sure thing as Kansas City eateries serving up delicious barbecue next season.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure thing
Noun
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The extra-large, rectangular shape offers enough space for long lengths and fluffy curls, while the strong, extra-long teeth form a lock that secures every last strand.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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In his ’70s heyday, few actors possessed Redford’s star wattage, aided considerably by his tousled blond locks, granite jaw and million-dollar smile.—
Steve Chagollan,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The judge in the case must approve it, and that is not a slam dunk.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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This is a multilayered fact pattern that won’t be an investigatory slam dunk.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The shift has resulted in more complicated and less certainty in tax planning.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement While Gaal steels herself, the force that’s stalked her visions finally arrives, stepping into view with the certainty of someone who’s already seen the ending.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Sure thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure%20thing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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