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
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.
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Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 18 Aug. 2025
The one sure thing is that this will make for some juicy drama in Season 4.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
The fall campaign is no sure thing—Mamdani’s stunning performance rests on fewer than half a million votes, in a city more than sixteen times that size.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 25 June 2025
Regression there is as much of a sure thing as Kansas City eateries serving up delicious barbecue next season.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
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Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 18 Aug. 2025
The one sure thing is that this will make for some juicy drama in Season 4.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
The fall campaign is no sure thing—Mamdani’s stunning performance rests on fewer than half a million votes, in a city more than sixteen times that size.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 25 June 2025
Regression there is as much of a sure thing as Kansas City eateries serving up delicious barbecue next season.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure thing
Noun
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This small step locks in extra hydration and has made a huge difference in my routine.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Plus, each zipper compartment locks to prevent pick-pocketers.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is a multilayered fact pattern that won’t be an investigatory slam dunk.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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From slam dunks to signature scents, Shaquille O’Neal’s latest venture proves fragrance can be powerful, personal, and affordable.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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The softer labor market has made a 25-basis-point cut at the Federal Reserve’s September 17 meeting a virtual certainty.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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With less than three minutes to play in regulation, the win seemed a certainty for USD.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Sure thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure%20thing. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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