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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Up next is the 3-Eye Vibram Turn-Lock Lug Boat, which reimagines the classic boat shoe with a lace-free turn-lock dial closure and a Vibram 884C Bristol Lake outsole.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Eye care professionals are seeing the ways in which these changes are affecting the industry and attempting to remain in lock-step with this evolution.—
William Jones,
Ascend Agency,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That said, the case is not a slam dunk at all, says conservative scholar Jonathan Adler, of William and Mary Law School.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Tar Heels went ahead by eight points on a slam dunk by Worthy and a pair of Jordan free throws with about a minute to play.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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Erling Haaland’s extraordinary goal output aside, the old certainties have been missing.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Unlike a seventh victory of the season, a 955th catch while wearing a Chargers lightning bolt on the sides of his helmet seems almost like a certainty.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Sure thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure%20thing. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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