sure thing

noun

Synonyms of sure thingnext
: one that is certain to succeed : a sure bet

Examples of sure thing in a Sentence

he's a sure thing for the promotion: he's the most qualified candidate by far
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There are no sure things for the NHL after him. Corey Pronman, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026 But over the weekend, though—between episodes of Emily in Paris season three—sure thing. Loren Savini, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026 Is there any sure thing out there? Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026 In the Olympics, there are precious few sure things. Rick Maese, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sure thing

Word History

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sure thing was in 1767

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“Sure thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sure%20thing. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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