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
Later, the same question returns: risk everything for a better future, or take the sure thing and walk away?
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Manning looks like the most sure thing, as boring an answer as that may be, mainly based on pedigree and a couple of starts.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The only sure thing as President Donald Trump’s tariffs unfold is that prices of cars and trucks are going up, a livestream panel said Thursday.
—Bill Koenig, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Winning reelection is no sure thing in a relatively closely divided state.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Manning looks like the most sure thing, as boring an answer as that may be, mainly based on pedigree and a couple of starts.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The only sure thing as President Donald Trump’s tariffs unfold is that prices of cars and trucks are going up, a livestream panel said Thursday.
—Bill Koenig, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Winning reelection is no sure thing in a relatively closely divided state.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure thing
Noun
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Everything on this bottle does double duty: the protective push-to-open lid keeps the spout clean, the convenient carry loop doubles as a lock, and the double-walled insulation keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
16 May 2025
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And Michigan is no lock to enter the Week 4 clash with a number beside its name.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Noun
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But the decision by Finch to put Reid in that spot was not a slam dunk.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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With the economy under strain and democratic norms eroded under Republican leadership, the 2026 midterm elections should be a political slam dunk for Democrats.—
Marc Lester,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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When the only certainty was uncertainty, Elissa vowed to live.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Clarity, not certainty, enables more conscious and courageous leadership.—
Angela Cusack,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Sure thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure%20thing. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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