as in certainties
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 things
In this season specifically, the friend group needs a little bit of mediation and someone to make sure things are running smoothly, and that’s my job as mother.
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Mckinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
For safety, crews closed Commercial Street and the Nine Mile Run trail, which run underneath Interstate 376, as tests on Thursday made sure things will work next month for the big move while the Parkway East is closed.
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John Shumway,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The Hockey Hall of Fame will announce its Class of 2026 on Monday, and there do not appear to be as many former NHL players who are sure things for election as there were in 2025.
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Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Keep everyone safe and make sure things don’t go overboard like several watch parties and post-win celebrations did during the team’s historic playoff run.
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Scott Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Typically, deserving candidates are sure things in one bucket or another.
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James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
15 May 2026
As readers likely already know, pancreatic cancer is one of the tragic near-sure things of life.
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John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
What types of projects are sure things?
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Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Mckinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
For safety, crews closed Commercial Street and the Nine Mile Run trail, which run underneath Interstate 376, as tests on Thursday made sure things will work next month for the big move while the Parkway East is closed.
—
John Shumway,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The Hockey Hall of Fame will announce its Class of 2026 on Monday, and there do not appear to be as many former NHL players who are sure things for election as there were in 2025.
—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Keep everyone safe and make sure things don’t go overboard like several watch parties and post-win celebrations did during the team’s historic playoff run.
—
Scott Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Typically, deserving candidates are sure things in one bucket or another.
—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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
As readers likely already know, pancreatic cancer is one of the tragic near-sure things of life.
—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
What types of projects are sure things?
—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure things
Noun
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None of them look like slam dunks.
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Considering the intangibles Braun brings, which includes getting the fans involved following his athletic, rim-rattling slam dunks, the team may avoid any temptation to trade Braun just to gain relief from his salary.
Noun
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The winners of the four primaries are seen as all but locks to win the general election in November, given their heavily Democratic voter populations.
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Active prevention One tried and true safety tactic, especially for young children, is placing safeguards that prevent access to dangerous items or situations – for example, installing cabinet locks, stair gates and outlet covers.
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“Sure things.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure%20things. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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