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
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Plus, five-year price guarantee locks talk/text/data rates (taxes/fees aside), and easy switch with port-ins, keeps everything seamless.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
Many mortgage lenders offer rate locks from 30 to 90 days (or sometimes longer), which can protect you from any volatility that might come in the next few months.
—Aly J Yale, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Add dimension to already stunning red locks.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Dixie D’Amelio and Francesca Farago match with their long locks at The Snappys Awards in Los Angeles on March 31.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Of the seven - Alex Freeman, Mark McKenzie, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Robinson, Trusty and Tim Weah - only Robinson and Richards seem like locks for serious minutes at defender in the World Cup.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
His wife, Kendra, was arrested for child endangerment and false imprisonment after investigators discovered exterior door locks in their Arkansas home during a separate inquiry.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
As Clifford puts it, adding that flexible, humidity-resistant mist locks in the style without stiffness, so the hair can move but hold its shape.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
Moisturizer Your evening moisturizer locks in hydration and supports skin repair overnight.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Plus, five-year price guarantee locks talk/text/data rates (taxes/fees aside), and easy switch with port-ins, keeps everything seamless.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
Many mortgage lenders offer rate locks from 30 to 90 days (or sometimes longer), which can protect you from any volatility that might come in the next few months.
—Aly J Yale, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Add dimension to already stunning red locks.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Dixie D’Amelio and Francesca Farago match with their long locks at The Snappys Awards in Los Angeles on March 31.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Of the seven - Alex Freeman, Mark McKenzie, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Robinson, Trusty and Tim Weah - only Robinson and Richards seem like locks for serious minutes at defender in the World Cup.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
His wife, Kendra, was arrested for child endangerment and false imprisonment after investigators discovered exterior door locks in their Arkansas home during a separate inquiry.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
As Clifford puts it, adding that flexible, humidity-resistant mist locks in the style without stiffness, so the hair can move but hold its shape.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locks
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Bad things happen when an AI chatbot latches onto one of your neuroses.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
8 Apr. 2026
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As the Ivorian latches onto the through pass, Ryan Longman appears into shot, finishing first-time from a cutback to put the away side into the lead.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The instantly volumizing tubing formula wraps each lash for va-va-voom length without smudging, melting, or clumping.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2026
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Currently airing in the Tuesday 10 PM slot behind High Potential, the freshman series will slide into High Potential‘s Tuesday 9 PM berth once the Kaitlin Olson drama wraps its second season on April 7.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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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
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The screen folds out to reveal a high-resolution touchscreen and a set of features and wireless connections that few other models of any configuration can rival.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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If your storage space is limited, look for patio furniture that folds or can be easily taken apart for compact storage.—
Jessica Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At one point, Woods tightly shuts his eyes while having to stack his fists, clap, and count.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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McPartlin will play Detective Mike Garner, a pigheaded CRASH detective who quickly shuts Bosch down for overstepping.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 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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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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The polar jet stream is a ribbon of air that encircles the Northern Hemisphere at high altitudes and determines atmospheric pressure patterns.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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Instead, a bright ring of sunlight encircles the moon's silhouette, often called a 'ring of fire'.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Locks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locks. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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