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verb

present tense third-person singular of lock
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as in latches

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as in wraps

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noun

plural of lock
as in certainties
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 locks
Noun
Prior to her dramatic chop, Fahy favored mid-length blond locks, which the actress typically styled in loose waves or occasionally a straight middle part. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026 The blade locks securely closed and can be deployed in three different positions. — New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2026 The trailers were recovered by police nearby, presumably after the criminals cut the locks to reveal they were each loaded with 20,000 pounds of sand. — Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026 Make sure to check out our experts' list of the best smart locks for 2026. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026 Also at the event, HCPD will be giving out a limited number of free steering wheel locks to Hyundai and Kia owners. — CBS News, 6 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 Retaining Newsome further locks up a young defensive core headlined by linebackers Abdul Carter and Arvell Reese, whom the Giants used top-five picks on in 2025 and 2026, respectively. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locks
  1. latches
  2. wraps
  3. chains
  4. folds
  5. shuts
  6. twines
  7. fastens
  8. encircles
Verb
  • This bag from Away has a code lock that latches onto the zippers, preventing everyone but you and security from getting in.
    — Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Both the containers and lids are made from glass, and the lids are sealed with food-safe silicone that latches into place on both sides for an airtight design without leaks.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of latches
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  • On the top floor, the Pasaje presidential penthouse stuns with floor-to-ceiling windows and an expansive corner terrace that wraps around the building, providing panoramas of the city.
    — Wendy O'Dea, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The pop culture phenomenon that started an empire is coming to Inglewood’s Cosm, home to a high-definition spherical screen that wraps around audiences.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of wraps
Verb
  • Other specialty markets, including the Asian grocery chains 99 Ranch Market and T&T Supermarket, are also expanding in Southern California.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Restaurant chains Chipotle and QDOBA pulled jalapeños last week.
    — Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of chains
Verb
  • Unlike a conventional police helicopter, Astro has a compact frame that folds for easier transport and storage.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Adrien Michel, winner of the 2025 le19M Métiers d’Art Prize, introduced a capsule inspired by Marcel Breuer’s Cesca B34 chair, anchored by a shirt that folds out of a leather case made with Studio MTX.
    — Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of folds
Verb
  • But Wilson pulled up anyway — because, sometimes, the best shot on the court is the one that shuts a team up.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Your middle schooler walks in, drops her backpack and shuts the bedroom door.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of shuts
Verb
  • Even so, the Tower of Dimon, sitting at the intersection of finance and real estate, twines itself literally through the physical city, from the train tunnels below to the sidewalk and up to the skyline — and through its urban culture, too.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2025
Definition of twines
Verb
  • Unique to the mid-top is a metal hook that fastens its collar strap, replacing the plastic hook traditionally seen on the Air Force 1 Mid.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • My favorite detail is the red ribbon on Giovanna’s right shoulder, which fastens her sleeve to her dress and floats over the darkness.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of fastens
Verb
  • The plan could affect not only the path that encircles the park, used by large numbers of residents, but also the golf course’s historic grove of Japanese cherry trees.
    — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In May, the Georgia Department of Transportation closed a major section of the road, which encircles the city of Atlanta and connects much of the greater metro area, sending both intra- and interstate traffic through the city.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of encircles

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“Locks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locks. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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