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
Alison Mann, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
The seemingly ever-present A-lister has graced magazine covers for three decades, her haircut spurring thousands of women to lop off their long locks in the '90s.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The Benefits of Steam on Hair How does all of this science show itself in your locks?
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2025
As for Myers' short, textured locks, hairstylist DJ Quintero had rom-com queen Meg Ryan in mind; specifically her shaggy look in When Harry Met Sally.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Consider the seventeenth-century icon that showed him with, in addition to luxurious robes, human hands, and flowing locks, an unmistakable snout.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 28 Aug. 2025
Install smart locks You’ll never get locked out again.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
In the photo, North could be seen sitting in a car, wearing big sunglasses and showing off her new, vibrant blue locks.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The only true locks are Giannis Antetokounmpo and Myles Turner.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
The seemingly ever-present A-lister has graced magazine covers for three decades, her haircut spurring thousands of women to lop off their long locks in the '90s.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The Benefits of Steam on Hair How does all of this science show itself in your locks?
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2025
As for Myers' short, textured locks, hairstylist DJ Quintero had rom-com queen Meg Ryan in mind; specifically her shaggy look in When Harry Met Sally.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Consider the seventeenth-century icon that showed him with, in addition to luxurious robes, human hands, and flowing locks, an unmistakable snout.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 28 Aug. 2025
Install smart locks You’ll never get locked out again.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
In the photo, North could be seen sitting in a car, wearing big sunglasses and showing off her new, vibrant blue locks.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The only true locks are Giannis Antetokounmpo and Myles Turner.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 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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Summer brings open-air festivals like Flow Festival, in a former power plant, while winter wraps the city in snow.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The new bargain lunch item wraps all-white meat, crispy chicken tender inside a soft flour tortilla alongside crisp lettuce, tomatoes, melty cheddar cheese, and the chain’s signature BBQ Ranch sauce.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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But Jarmusch folds everything into the mix with an invisible hand.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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During the day, the bed folds up via a split-hinge design that allows the foot section to lift clean to the ceiling and the midsection to fold back vertically against the alcove that houses the head of the mattress.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Aug. 2025
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However, often parents will blame social media and technology in response to their teens speaking out about their mental health and that shuts them down.—
Lani Ngonethong,
Twin Cities,
30 Aug. 2025
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Lynette shuts him down, hitting him over the head with a lamp before finding Kenny and slipping away with the money.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 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
Verb
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The court decision bars deportations from Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The law and enforcement effectively bars Americans who want unions to get them.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Organizations are recognizing that this post-sale period needs its own leadership, with clear metrics, accountability and responsibility, because so much is at stake after the sale closes.—
Rachel Lyubovitzky,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The most valuable ones start not with the opportunity itself, but with the judgment to know when to step onto the path — and when to act before the moment closes.—
Jessica Billingsley,
Rolling Stone,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Locks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locks. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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