SURE THING Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

sure thing

noun

Definition of sure thing

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 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 What types of projects are sure things? — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sure thing

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Noun

One way is by adjusting the draft for vessels going through the locks.

— Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Its sturdy purpose is to guide and tow larger vessels through locks and busy lanes.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of lock

Noun

The New York Knicks hold the NBA record for most times that a player has won the slam dunk contest while wearing the Knickerbocker uniform.

— Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
In addition to an overtime 3-pointer, Wheeler’s performance was also highlighted by a running slam dunk in the fourth.

— Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026

Definition of slam dunk

Noun

An inactive bill on human remains has been revived in the final stretch of the state Legislature’s regular session and entirely refashioned to add a level of certainty to the Midway Rising mega project.

— Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Blonde loosens the plot, leaning into the unreliability of memory and the false truths that occupy the gaps between love and certainty.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

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