foregone conclusions

noun

plural of foregone conclusion
as in sure things

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  1. sure things
  2. slam dunks
  3. locks
Noun
  • Doncic, Reaves and Kessler are the sure things, but the other two spots are not certain.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • But while players such as Hutson — who won the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year before signing his contract last fall — had already established themselves as top NHL talents, others now landing these contracts are far from sure things.
    — James Mirtle, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of sure things
Noun
  • Latin America, Australia/NZ, France, Germany and the UK are the slam dunks for Moana.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 7 July 2026
  • None of them look like slam dunks.
    — Max Bultman, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Definition of slam dunks
Noun
  • From heating systems and smart TVs to security cameras, door locks and ovens, millions of household appliances are now online.
    — Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Thanks to its textured surface, filled with tiny cuts, cube steak locks in seasonings, marinades, sauces, and breadings exceptionally well.
    — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of locks
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“Foregone conclusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregone%20conclusions. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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