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
Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Oct. 2025
Before the April 2024 incident, according to the documents, Taylor had threatened employees of the office, and the office had changed its locks because of those threats.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
The three locks for the starting group were center Bam Adebayo, Powell and forward Andrew Wiggins.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Police departments and car manufacturers have since held free events for Kia and Hyundai drivers to distribute steering wheel locks, offer software updates and raise awareness about how to protect vulnerable vehicles, the Observer reported.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
Court documents show Bass and Randle knew the window was a safety hazard since June 2023, and that their children had been able to bypass the locks since December.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Best Haircare Deals Give your locks some love while these haircare products are on sale.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Completed eight years later, the canal stretched some 363 miles (584 kilometers), with 18 aqueducts and 83 locks to compensate for elevation changes en route.
—Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
The Princess of Wales returned to her brunette locks pretty soon after.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
Similar to its loose setting powder sibling, Nars Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder locks in makeup in seconds, complete with a subtly dewy finish that keeps oil at bay without completely ditching the glow.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Oct. 2025
Before the April 2024 incident, according to the documents, Taylor had threatened employees of the office, and the office had changed its locks because of those threats.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
The three locks for the starting group were center Bam Adebayo, Powell and forward Andrew Wiggins.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Police departments and car manufacturers have since held free events for Kia and Hyundai drivers to distribute steering wheel locks, offer software updates and raise awareness about how to protect vulnerable vehicles, the Observer reported.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
Court documents show Bass and Randle knew the window was a safety hazard since June 2023, and that their children had been able to bypass the locks since December.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Best Haircare Deals Give your locks some love while these haircare products are on sale.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Completed eight years later, the canal stretched some 363 miles (584 kilometers), with 18 aqueducts and 83 locks to compensate for elevation changes en route.
—Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
The Princess of Wales returned to her brunette locks pretty soon after.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locks
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Typically said when someone copies a trend, latches onto a friend's obsession, or just teases in a playful way.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
5 Sep. 2025
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That against-the-odds spirit is what the documentary crew latches onto as the thread tying their story together.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Eventually, as the project wraps in coming years, that total will soar to 5,700 acres.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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The beauty of the design is that the wood wraps around the entire back.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Texas Roadhouse, which also operates casual dining chains Bubba’s 33 and Jaggers, is expected to report third-quarter results at the end of October.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Brackett also folds multi-purpose activities into her life, like going to get massages or taking walks.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The blanket can be used on a comfortable surface like a couch, folds neatly for storage or travel, and provides a versatile at-home sauna experience without taking up a dedicated space.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
20 Oct. 2025
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In response, the man quickly gets into the backseat of a nearby car and shuts the door.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Israel has controlled the bridge since that war and shuts it on religious holidays, or because of security concerns.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway is a looped route, one that meanders through the Chattahoochee National Forest and encircles the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Each element encircles a central void, which Robertson describes as symbolic thresholds–portals between identities, spaces, and ideas.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The Tuesday administrative order from the court bars civil arrests, without a warrant, of a party or witness to proceedings at the local courthouse, within and around any of the Cook County courthouses.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Oct. 2025
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Oregon has a statewide sanctuary law that likewise bars state and local law enforcement from participating in immigration enforcement without a warrant.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Behind the camera, Hopinka entwines himself into the narrative, playfully acknowledging his own positionality as a pow wow person while inviting viewers to share in the personal connections that define the event.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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Set on Europe’s smallest co-sovereign territory, the Bidasoa River’s Pheasant Island, Urbieta’s fiction debut entwines local life and cross-border politics with a mystery thriller.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Locks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locks. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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