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verb

Definition of locknext
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as in to latch

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as in to wrap

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noun

as in certainty
one that is certain to succeed the governor is regarded as a lock for his party's presidential nomination

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Recent Examples of lock
Verb
On desktop, users can lock eligible conversations in the new ChatGPT app for macOS or Windows, in either Chat or Work mode. — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 Tiisetso’s view The treasury’s effort to lock in the progress in reining in spending rests on an optimistic premise that letting politicians explain themselves will keep them in line. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
Cold is a lock Behind the storm, a brief cold plunge is set in stone for anyone east of the Mississippi River. — Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026 The lock comes in bright orange and looks good looped around your neck during transit. — Nicholas Blechman, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lock
  1. latch
  2. wrap
  3. certainty
  4. shut
  5. fold
  6. slam dunk
  7. bolt
  8. twine
Verb
  • Also new are the 17- to 19-in alloy wheel designs and the power-latching sliding doors and tailgate.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The media and the fanbase, Splitter believes, have a knack for latching onto minutiae, extrapolating a short trend into potential disaster down the line.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of latch
Verb
  • Just behind him was Omitsu, with an overcoat and a scarf wrapped around her face.
    — Yasushi Inoue, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
  • GuangYu utilized extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities to wrap the chassis in lightweight carbon-fiber panels to create a vehicle that delivers a staggering 370 hp per metric ton.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of wrap
Noun
  • Cancer June 21 – July 22 Someone’s certainty could be making your own question harder to hear.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Shafer, of California Council for Affordable Housing, said shot clocks would offer some certainty that the state’s current development process lacks.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of certainty
Verb
  • Sam is furious with Charlie for, in her view, refusing to build a real life for herself; Charlie thinks Sam abandoned her and shut her out in a ruthless act of self-preservation.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Daniel La Spata before an automatic door slid shut behind him, making Malatesta the inaugural user of Chicago’s first self-cleaning public toilet.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of shut
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  • The set includes two chairs and a round table that fold flat for convenient storage when not in use, and comes in chic shades like blue, green, red, and yellow for a cheerful pop of color.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The shift is tied to broader wellness behavior, with younger consumers folding emotional well-being into daily self-care.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of fold
Noun
  • Cain scored eight in the first quarter by sinking two late 3-pointers and adding a two-handed slam dunk with less than a minute left in the opening frame.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Unlike Fox’s signature play Wednesday, the Spurs’ new starting lineup is not yet a slam dunk.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of slam dunk
Verb
  • As the name implies, the aftermarket parts bolt up behind the rear axle, leaving everything ahead of the axle stock.
    — Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Tatum erupted for 18 points in the first quarter on three 3s and White added 10 as the Celtics bolted to a 40-20 lead.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of bolt
Verb
  • Description This perennial member of the Fabaceae family produces long, slender vines that climb by twining or spread horizontally along the ground.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Blooms provide an early source of nectar for hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators, while songbirds shelter and build nests among the twining branches.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
Definition of twine

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