as in certainties
one that is certain to succeed
since he was trying his first case, the assistant district attorney was assigned a burglary case that was a slam dunk
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Recent Examples of slam dunks
Another splices real combat videos between home runs and slam dunks from Wii Sports.
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Scott Simon, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
March is bursting with sales, shows, slam dunks and everything in between.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Ezra Ausar led the Trojans with 21 points, including crucial late slam dunks.
—Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The Timberwolves began to sling 3-pointers and slam dunks, but the Bulls took those punches on the chin, holding off the onslaught by forcing second-chance points and drawing fouls.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The six-time NBA All-Star and 2018 Sam Dunk Contest champion Mitchell also got up for some nasty slam dunks, inspired by his partner.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2025
From slam dunks to signature scents, Shaquille O’Neal’s latest venture proves fragrance can be powerful, personal, and affordable.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Scott Simon, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
March is bursting with sales, shows, slam dunks and everything in between.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Ezra Ausar led the Trojans with 21 points, including crucial late slam dunks.
—Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The Timberwolves began to sling 3-pointers and slam dunks, but the Bulls took those punches on the chin, holding off the onslaught by forcing second-chance points and drawing fouls.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The six-time NBA All-Star and 2018 Sam Dunk Contest champion Mitchell also got up for some nasty slam dunks, inspired by his partner.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2025
From slam dunks to signature scents, Shaquille O’Neal’s latest venture proves fragrance can be powerful, personal, and affordable.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slam dunks
Noun
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The number of sure things in Liverpool’s squad, players whose performance level, physical level and long-term commitment can be taken as read, feels alarmingly small.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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The outlet also reports that guests are being told to prepare for the wedding, but no details have been given just yet in an effort to make sure things don’t leak.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Kerry Washington makes a chic appearance in a long wavy locks and a camel skirt co-ord at the screening and Q&A for Django Unchained in Los Angeles on May 29.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Gomez donned her go-to rich chocolate locks while posing backstage in an Elizabethan-style dress and taking photos on a bridge with the London Eye and Big Ben in the background.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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“Slam dunks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slam%20dunks. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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