LOCK Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

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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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Verb

The Angels were locked in a glass box to be put on a bookshelf and marveled at once in a while. —

Danielle Pergament, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024 The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and Boeing leadership are locked in a paralyzing blame game over the strike, with both sides filing charges accusing the other of unfair labor practices during negotiations. —

Reuters, NBC News, 16 Oct. 2024

Noun

This hydrating treatment has gained a cult following for its ability to transform your locks using nourishing ingredients like seed oils and buckthorn berries. —

Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024 All that increased blood flow that intimacy brings will leave you with stronger, shinier, and longer-looking locks. —

Lexi Petronis, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lock

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