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 qualifying for an exception is no sure thing and may need to clear legal hurdles.
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
While those firms have seen their fortunes rise amid the larger artificial intelligence boom, a windfall from any of them is no sure thing.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2025
But the risk here must be acknowledged - even the best prospects aren’t sure things, and as good as Anthony is, there been have prospects of his caliber that have fallen short of expectations.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Newsom is hoping to bypass his state’s popular independent redistricting commission by taking the new map straight to voters, although its passage is no sure thing.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 18 Aug. 2025
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
While those firms have seen their fortunes rise amid the larger artificial intelligence boom, a windfall from any of them is no sure thing.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2025
But the risk here must be acknowledged - even the best prospects aren’t sure things, and as good as Anthony is, there been have prospects of his caliber that have fallen short of expectations.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Newsom is hoping to bypass his state’s popular independent redistricting commission by taking the new map straight to voters, although its passage is no sure thing.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure thing
Noun
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Brandon Elliott, aka Mullet Review, who's known around the Queen City for his mom-and-pop restaurant reviews, goofy T-shirts, and glorious blond locks, recently won the 2025 USA Adult Mullet Championship.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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The series is currently in edit lock, with Jonnydeponny using Mipcom as its first proper introduction to the market.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From gumbo to Mardi Gras wings, kicking up your game-day menu with a little spice is a slam dunk.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The case is hardly a slam dunk for Gruden.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The young woman questioned his certainty.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Jones says that manufacturers, foreign or domestic, are simply crying out for certainty and clear policy directions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Sure thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure%20thing. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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