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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
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
Start with a $1 wager on the NBA, NHL, MLB or any other sport to lock in a sign-up bonus.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
Tariq Malik, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Take Chappell Roan’s fiery-red, curly locks, Selena Gomez’s chocolate brown tresses, and Ariana Grande’s iconic ponytail.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
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Verb
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
Start with a $1 wager on the NBA, NHL, MLB or any other sport to lock in a sign-up bonus.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
Unlike the space rumors of Beyonce and Jay-Z, Bieber's flight (which would also include his manager Scooter Braun) was apparently a lock: The founder of Virgin Galactic, Richard Branson, confirmed it on Twitter (now known as X).
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Take Chappell Roan’s fiery-red, curly locks, Selena Gomez’s chocolate brown tresses, and Ariana Grande’s iconic ponytail.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lock
Verb
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John Carter was the baby of that group, the green rookie whose learning in the trenches gave the audience a perspective to latch onto.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 Apr. 2025
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For much of the season, Coop slides open unlocked doors or follows YouTube tutorials when locks are actually latched.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Easter egg—once a grocery-store staple wrapped in foil—is now commanding headlines, luxury price tags, and social media attention.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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While Garcia didn't reveal any other details about the baby, the video showed a close-up of the little one wrapped in a purple swaddle.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But that's just about the only certainty in what could otherwise be a night full of intrigue and surprises.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Without certainty of funding, the project may not advance as originally planned and Denverites will pay the price.—
Jill Locantore,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Her daughter just shuts her down as cold as possible, that’s just brutal.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
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The pegs here keep your cookware from sliding around, and motivate you to put everything back in its right place, instead of dropping it in wherever and slamming shut.—
Alex Ronan,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For small decks and porches, this folding side table can be placed flush against balconies and home exteriors, occupying minimal floor space while providing a convenient spot to dine and chat over a meal or a cup of coffee.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Delfina rolls out the pasta then flicks a huge piece the size of the table out like a bed sheet, folds it concertina style and slices it up finely.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And Michael, given your directing background with Rent, Dear Evan Hansen and other Broadway musicals, did this project feel like an immediate slam dunk?—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
14 Apr. 2025
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Instead of the usual purple victory beam, the arena lit up with pyrotechnics as Papa Roach — one of the biggest rock acts to emerge from the Sacramento area — took the stage in what felt like a musical slam dunk.—
Chris Macias,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The tune bolts to No. 1 in just its third week on the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Caldwell replaces Poona Ford, who bolted for the Rams in free agency.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Nyoni wisely subtitles the whole film so that even non-Zambians can be immersed in this twining stream of words without worrying too much about the switching currents.—
Namwali Serpell,
The New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2025
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Think tall plants with large, dramatic leaves and twining vines that can climb up a shelf or spill out of a container.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Lock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lock. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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