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
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
This small step locks in extra hydration and has made a huge difference in my routine.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Plus, each zipper compartment locks to prevent pick-pocketers.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
The actress, who is reprising her role of Emily Charlton, has been seen on set with both her character's signature red locks, as well as a striking platinum blonde 'do.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In addition to grandmaster status, Myers is also a fourth degree in hosinsool, a self-defense technique used to protect, disarm and incapacitate an attacker, focusing on practicality to end a dangerous situation quickly with powerful strikes, locks and take-downs.
—Nicole Stracek, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2025
On Wednesday, images of Kate Middleton sporting a new blonde look surfaced on social media, and while many websites and Instagram accounts took to praising her lighter locks and reposting the photos, the comments sections of these posts told a different story.
—Alison Mann, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
Some royal fans defended Kate’s natural locks.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2025
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But within the romantic tropes, Sheeran expresses feelings beyond falling in love with someone’s eyes and smile, instead embracing flaws (clothes strewn about the house) and habits (checking the door locks before bedtime).
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
This small step locks in extra hydration and has made a huge difference in my routine.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Plus, each zipper compartment locks to prevent pick-pocketers.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
The actress, who is reprising her role of Emily Charlton, has been seen on set with both her character's signature red locks, as well as a striking platinum blonde 'do.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In addition to grandmaster status, Myers is also a fourth degree in hosinsool, a self-defense technique used to protect, disarm and incapacitate an attacker, focusing on practicality to end a dangerous situation quickly with powerful strikes, locks and take-downs.
—Nicole Stracek, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2025
On Wednesday, images of Kate Middleton sporting a new blonde look surfaced on social media, and while many websites and Instagram accounts took to praising her lighter locks and reposting the photos, the comments sections of these posts told a different story.
—Alison Mann, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
Some royal fans defended Kate’s natural locks.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 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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The case also wraps around all four side of the iPhone, with the same elevated lip that protects the screen.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This technology uses a polymer that wraps around each lash to create a tube, which can make lashes look longer and flake less.—
Elizabeth Denton,
StyleCaster,
9 Sep. 2025
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Táparo, a 31-year-old from the Santa Catarina region of Brazil, is an early pioneer of Italian brainrot music, a burgeoning macro-genre that folds the cast of characters into songs for every possible vibe.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
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The durable Oxford cloth fabric resists wear and weather, while the frame folds into a surprisingly compact shape for its size.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The municipality of Benicia faces a $10 million budget hit if Valero shuts the refinery as planned, said Mayor Steve Young.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Marswalker then shuts its front flap to secure the robot vacuum inside, turns, and drives up or down a nearby staircase, before opening the flap again so the S2 can go about cleaning on a different floor.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 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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Of course, the vote passes and the Imperial Fleet encircles the planet, all according to plan.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
9 Aug. 2025
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Legal experts, including Hatfield, have argued that the Missouri Constitution bars lawmakers from redrawing congressional districts more than once a decade.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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Chill the Snickers bars in the fridge for 15 to 30 minutes before chopping.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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The lilting Calle Malaga, Morocco’s official entry for the International Feature Film Oscar, is a joy largely because of its veteran star who envelops the screen and grabs a role of a career.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Cloître Saint-Trophime envelops viewers in ancient stone and filtered light, a living monument to time’s passage.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The new rule closes that gap by mandating validated self-assessments and third-party assessments before award decisions.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The payment of the 183 million euros closes all investigations into evasion of taxes on an estate estimated by the Italian authorities to be worth around 800 million euros.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Locks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locks. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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