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
And every year, some of those predictions feel like such sure things.
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Jim Bowden, New York Times, 14 May 2025
The track record of the committees that will decide on Rose and Bonds and Clemens indicates that those voters believe in criteria beyond statistics, so jumping to the immediate conclusion — Rose is getting in! — may be no sure thing.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Taking Campbell is also an easier pill to swallow because there’s no sure thing available at a position of lesser need.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
There are no sure things on the Churchill Downs racetrack — and this year, there are few sure things around the track as well.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 4 May 2025
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Jim Bowden, New York Times, 14 May 2025
The track record of the committees that will decide on Rose and Bonds and Clemens indicates that those voters believe in criteria beyond statistics, so jumping to the immediate conclusion — Rose is getting in! — may be no sure thing.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Taking Campbell is also an easier pill to swallow because there’s no sure thing available at a position of lesser need.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
There are no sure things on the Churchill Downs racetrack — and this year, there are few sure things around the track as well.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure thing
Noun
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Love locks have been slowly disappearing from the Old Red Bridge in south Kansas City off Red Bridge Road, as an amateur locksmith from Overland Park admits to using the locks to practice his skills.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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The spray is also formulated with argan oil, vitamins, and fatty acids to smooth and soften your locks.—
PEOPLE Deals Team,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The Milwaukee Bucks tipped off their offseason with a slam dunk, re-signing fan-favorite Bobby Portis to a team-friendly deal reportedly worth $44 million over three years.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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But a Lynch victory is no slam dunk on a committee stacked with younger members eager to advance.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
8 May 2025
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In a world where the only certainty is change, agility isn't just an advantage.—
Elaine Pulakos,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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That certainty dampens any excitement to find out what happens to her next.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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“Sure thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure%20thing. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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