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
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Cargo volume passing through the existing locks first exceeded their 110 million-US-ton (100 million-tonne) design capacity in 2011.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Let’s keep it simple and think of someone with short, straight locks.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
Our expert praised the Philips 4000 Series in his review, highlighting its easy installation, reliable entry options, and overall value compared to pricier smart locks.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Some left small locks of hair that would be enough to remember them by but would remain unfound when a mob came knocking on their door.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Described by the park as a record-breaking attraction, Siren's Curse tilts riders at a 90-degree angle, holding them vertically as the track locks into place before the first drop.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
The possibilities are truly endless, as the braids can be done thin or thick, made to match your natural locks or zhuzhed up with color, worn up or down, etc.
—Amira Rasool, InStyle, 8 June 2026
The locks to the maintenance garage appeared to be cut, and two golf carts were missing.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Noun
The look was reminiscent of the film's iconic toy character, Jessie, who famously ties her red locks into a braid beneath her red cowgirl hat.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Cargo volume passing through the existing locks first exceeded their 110 million-US-ton (100 million-tonne) design capacity in 2011.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Let’s keep it simple and think of someone with short, straight locks.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
Our expert praised the Philips 4000 Series in his review, highlighting its easy installation, reliable entry options, and overall value compared to pricier smart locks.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Some left small locks of hair that would be enough to remember them by but would remain unfound when a mob came knocking on their door.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Described by the park as a record-breaking attraction, Siren's Curse tilts riders at a 90-degree angle, holding them vertically as the track locks into place before the first drop.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
The possibilities are truly endless, as the braids can be done thin or thick, made to match your natural locks or zhuzhed up with color, worn up or down, etc.
—Amira Rasool, InStyle, 8 June 2026
The locks to the maintenance garage appeared to be cut, and two golf carts were missing.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locks
Verb
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In a TikTok video, Eve promotes this $15 safety device that easily latches onto the strike plate of any door.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2026
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Bad things happen when an AI chatbot latches onto one of your neuroses.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Principal photography wraps this this week.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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After your next meeting, stay on for two minutes after the agenda wraps.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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To address this, Ivo uses a multi-step pipeline that chains together more than 400 model calls for each contract review.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Tokyo Central is owned by Japanese company Pan Pacific Retail Management, which also runs the grocery chains Gelson’s and Don Quijote.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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This cozy travel blanket folds neatly into a compact pouch, taking up far less room than expected, and the carrying case can even double as a makeshift pillow.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Somehow, that sequence folds in on itself, revealing a joke about one of the Wayans' own past hits, White Chicks.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Related Stories Speaking with Variety on Zoom from her apartment in New York City, Moafi shuts it down without hesitation.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Some days, Gonce shuts herself in the bathroom, slides to the floor and sobs.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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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
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Aquazzura’s signature swirling ankle strap curves upward from the sides of the shoe and fastens the 105mm heel with a slim buckle.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 Dec. 2025
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Many travelers choose to explore the area via the Ring of Kerry, the scenic drive that encircles the peninsula.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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The tubing with inline emitters, shown at bottom, encircles a citrus.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Locks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locks. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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