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as in certainty
one that is certain to succeed
the governor is regarded as a lock for his party's presidential nomination
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Recent Examples of lock
PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
Mayor Mike Duggan's administration says the proposal relies on federal tax credits that could be threatened if contracts aren't locked in as soon as possible.
—Annalise Frank, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt Those in the market for a new smart lock should direct their attention to Schlage's new Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Bitdefender can send a command to lock your user account remotely.
—Noun
LiAngelo Ball has fans 'on lock' with new hit song; expected to perform at Rolling Loud
Factor one: Bird flu
The ongoing Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or bird flu, outbreak is the most obvious reason for the country's current egg dilemma.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for lock
Verb
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Late in the fifth round, Oliveira latches onto Chandler’s back, squeezing him with all four limbs.Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
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The space-tug, latched onto the ISS like a limpet, will wait 12 to 18 months for the ISS' altitude to naturally decay from 402 kilometers to 220 kilometers (140 miles).Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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If storing leftovers, wrap the focaccia loosely in foil, keep it at room temperature, and reheat -- just long enough to re-crisp the crust, say 5 minutes at 350 degrees -- before serving. Notes: Can substitute active dry yeast.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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His woven serpent wraps around the store’s central atrium from the main floor, with the tree of life sprouting under and rising to the ceiling.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Turner is a better on-court fit around Tyrese Haliburton than Poeltl, and giving up picks for the extra bit of certainty is unlikely.Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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But the Giants just tied for the NFL’s worst record at 3-14, are 9-25 overall in the last two seasons and have less certainty than ever at quarterback.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In other words, the door to playing for Barcelona this season is completely and utterly shut.Manuel Veth, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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After the Rockets big man hurt them during the first quarter, the Celtics used the bigger lineups to shut him down the rest of the way — and, with that, dismantle the rest of the Houston offense.Jay King, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Its form factor is a huge boon for portability; the 2.7-pound drone folds into a compact package for storage and transport.Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
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Working with the animation company Pure Imagination and its guru Howard Baker, the creators had their work folded into the movie, attempting to create a consistent look with a diversity of voices.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Tillis warned that extending the Trump-era tax cuts isn’t a slam dunk.Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
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First Moore stole an inbounds pass and skied for a slam dunk, giving KU a 51-45 lead with 12:18 to play.Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
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One team has transformed its offense and bolted to the top of the standings.Fred Katz, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Timing himself to near perfection, the 36-year-old point guard bolted inside the arc, flying past three of his teammates and three of his opponents to snag the rebound.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Think tall plants with large, dramatic leaves and twining vines that can climb up a shelf or spill out of a container.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
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Plants grow as a twining vine that benefits from an arbor or trellis for support.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Lock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lock. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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