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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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lock

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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
Most of the armrest tweaks either lock with a lever pull or click firmly into place. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026 Its weightless-yet-revitalizing feel is thanks to moisturizing squalane, Japanese lemon balm and sunflower seed wax, which calm inflammation, improve the skin barrier, and lock in hydration. — Grace Scollo, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Noun
Both versions are expected to include FaceTime, music playback, calendar access, photo viewing, intercom functionality and smart home controls, allowing users to manage connected devices such as speakers, locks and other accessories. — Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Young women cut and dyed their hair, believing that the killer was targeting people with long, dark locks. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 29 July 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
  • United’s first-half breakthrough came via Lacey in the 31st minute, latching onto a through ball from Joshua Zirkzee before cutting inside his defender and finishing at the far post.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 25 July 2026
  • It was not built with any standardized fixture that a repair craft can latch onto.
    — Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
Definition of latch
Verb
  • Bursting with juicy mango and wrapped in a soft, pillowy haze, this IPA brings big Midway energy to every sip.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
  • The sandals are completed by delicate, adjustable ankle straps that wrap over the top of the foot and fasten with a buckle closure.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Definition of wrap
Noun
  • Their hope is to get that plan submitted and accepted under the previous guidelines, to create certainty for their operations going forward regardless of how the federal rule change fares.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • The method is not a certainty, as some judges have rejected such attempts to secure an extra year of eligibility.
    — PJ Green July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of certainty
Verb
  • During pandemic-era lockdowns, when everything from gyms and night clubs to pubs were shut, running exploded in popularity, with Gen Z pushing the surge.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Catcher Will Smith’s timeline to return from a neck injury remains unclear, after the Dodgers temporarily shut him down from baseball activities, beginning around the All-Star break.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of shut
Verb
  • Muhammad Saidov announced himself with a head kick that folded Dustin Jacoby, and Sam Patterson bullied veteran Santiago Ponzinibbio before finishing him in the second.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Faced with the strong likelihood that the tapes would be released, the Biden team decided to fold its tent, and turn over the tapes and papers to the Heritage Foundation.
    — Nina Totenberg, NPR, 25 July 2026
Definition of fold
Noun
  • In addition to an overtime 3-pointer, Wheeler’s performance was also highlighted by a running slam dunk in the fourth.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026
  • Latin America, Australia/NZ, France, Germany and the UK are the slam dunks for Moana.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 7 July 2026
Definition of slam dunk
Verb
  • The standard prescription for organizations such as these is to bolt security onto their existing network—buy a firewall, add a VPN, maybe bring in an MSSP if the budget allows.
    — Pramod Badjate, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The internet did not unlock productivity until businesses rewired processes around digital workflows rather than bolting websites onto analog operations.
    — Nigel Vaz, Time, 20 July 2026
Definition of bolt
Verb
  • 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
  • Up high, fresh laundry quivers in the breeze like bunting, pegged precariously to twine stretched taut between windows.
    — Esme Nicholson, NPR, 3 June 2026
Definition of twine

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