as in lock
one that is certain to succeed
he's a sure thing for the promotion: he's the most qualified candidate by far
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Recent Examples of sure thing
But those are perhaps the only sure things, with many of the other actors not currently serving as ambassadors for any big houses and known to play the field with their looks.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Such shakeups should make for an exciting night, as there aren’t many sure things at the top of the ballot.
—Chris Dobstaff, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Read more Best Nuggets vs. Thunder player props, ATS bets: Can Denver stun OKC?
We last night in Cleveland that heavy favorites in the conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs are no sure thing, as the Pacers (4) beat the Cavs (1) 121-112 as 3-to-1 underdogs on the moneyline.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
Later, the same question returns: risk everything for a better future, or take the sure thing and walk away?
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Such shakeups should make for an exciting night, as there aren’t many sure things at the top of the ballot.
—Chris Dobstaff, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Read more Best Nuggets vs. Thunder player props, ATS bets: Can Denver stun OKC?
We last night in Cleveland that heavy favorites in the conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs are no sure thing, as the Pacers (4) beat the Cavs (1) 121-112 as 3-to-1 underdogs on the moneyline.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
Later, the same question returns: risk everything for a better future, or take the sure thing and walk away?
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure thing
Noun
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After baking, chilling them in the fridge for an hour locks in moisture and gives them a dense, chewy texture.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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For now, Scheffler stands alone as the first lock—but the race to join him is far from over.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Analysts say the deal has potential for success, and while not an immediate and guaranteed slam dunk, the merger could provide opportunities for value.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Still, that doesn’t make pitching access to team equity a slam dunk, Lindholm said.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
7 May 2025
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This unexpected approach builds resilience for complex, subjective tasks where certainty isn’t always possible. - Jagadish Gokavarapu, Wissen Infotech 17.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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As of now, there is no certainty about what will happen to him or the rest of the detainees in the Terrorism Confinement Center (Cecot) prison.—
Uriel Blanco,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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“Sure thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure%20thing. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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