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
Ezra Ausar led the Trojans with 21 points, including crucial late slam dunks.
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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
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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There are no sure things for the NHL after him.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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In the Olympics, there are precious few sure things.—
Rick Maese,
Washington Post,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Tired of your locks weighing you down?—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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Inside the bags are built-in pockets and packing cubes to make packing even easier, while the outside of the bags features TSA locks, charging ports, and a comfort grip handle.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Slam dunks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slam%20dunks. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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