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
Still, some lawmakers have cautioned the funding is no sure thing as Congress faces a tight deadline to pass funding bills for fiscal year 2026.
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Lawrence Andrea, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Dainty little makeup cases are great for packing mini toiletries in your carry-on, but long trips call for breaking out the big bottles—and sure thing, this extra-large cosmetics bag can fit them.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
One sure thing is that whatever happens this weekend will likely offer lessons and instruction for 2026.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 12 July 2025
So, no, no sure thing at No. 20, but at least significant potential upside with Kasparas Jakucionis.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2025
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Lawrence Andrea, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Dainty little makeup cases are great for packing mini toiletries in your carry-on, but long trips call for breaking out the big bottles—and sure thing, this extra-large cosmetics bag can fit them.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
One sure thing is that whatever happens this weekend will likely offer lessons and instruction for 2026.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 12 July 2025
So, no, no sure thing at No. 20, but at least significant potential upside with Kasparas Jakucionis.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure thing
Noun
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The post also included a picture of a quintet smiling for the camera while sporting their signature red locks.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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In addition, free cable locks will be available while supplies last.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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If that’s the case, this idea is often a slam dunk.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The feature is pretty much a slam dunk, with the camera’s roving eye picking out random pairs of people in the stands who may or may not be actual couples — and therein lies part of the fun.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There’s the expert take, the pressures on the Fed, and Powell’s words, which show less certainty and raise questions about what might happen with tariffs and inflation.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Rockets are dangerously close to the first apron at this point, and ironing out an Eason contract would give them more certainty on their upcoming financial layout, while also avoiding a potentially awkward situation.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Sure thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure%20thing. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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