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
Christopher Murray
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One 158-year-old British transportation firm had to shut down altogether after hackers guessed one employee’s weak password, locked down its systems, and demanded a ransom the firm was unable to pay.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 25 July 2025
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Sutton, Mims, Vele, Franklin and Bryant are essentially locks.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 July 2025
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Noun
Original price: $179.99 Lifetime coolers are American-made and designed to be bear-resistant when locked.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025
One 158-year-old British transportation firm had to shut down altogether after hackers guessed one employee’s weak password, locked down its systems, and demanded a ransom the firm was unable to pay.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 25 July 2025
Verb
Her short locks were tucked into the straightened hair cap, which fell just above her dark brown eyebrows.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Sutton, Mims, Vele, Franklin and Bryant are essentially locks.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lock
Noun
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Clarifications of merger policy that increase business regulatory certainty and incentivize dynamically efficient M&A transactions could bolster U.S. competitiveness in international markets, benefiting both American producers and consumers.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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But Beijing is also keenly aware that the current tariffs are hitting at a time when China’s economy has already been struggling with domestic challenges – and there’s no certainty those duties couldn’t rise again under Trump’s capricious trade policy.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Verb
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But the attacks on Powell have grown in recent weeks, and Republicans have latched onto what was once a routine — albeit expensive — construction project for the Fed.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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Playing the deep position, Cruz latched onto the final out, then sprinted in, jumping into Hargrove’s arms.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Open up the panels for a cooler, roomier feel, or layer in more blankets and wrap it up tight on chillier nights.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
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As guests arrived, they were treated to tote bags filled with various goodies, including fresh baguettes wrapped in personalized tissue paper designed by Mariee Ami's vice president of graphic design, Mary Baugh, who was behind all of the wedding artwork.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Holmes Beach is a slam dunk for families, and Bean Point is perfect for those seeking solace.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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The law was anything but a slam dunk, even after the Chandler case that inspired it.—
Stacey Barchenger,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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This puts the onus on your host to try and shut you up.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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And even if the door slams shut and the Rays actually do end up staying in Tampa Bay, the Dreamers’ effort wasn’t in vain.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Collapsible Water Bottle Take Today 32-ounce Collapsible Water Bottle This reusable water bottle folds flat when empty and takes up virtually no space.—
Julie Rousseau,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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The Late Show franchise will fold after 33 years, with the first 22 seasons having been hosted by David Letterman.—
Anne Easton,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Twenty-five American women bolted for Britain to serve in the ATA in 1942.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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During radiation, a mesh mask was molded to her face and bolted to the table to keep her completely still throughout each session.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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In the vein of Jim Ford and Tony Joe White, East’s voice is fully formed here, twining country rootstock with soul and gospel so tightly that the traditions feel inseparable, and rightly so.—
Will Hermes,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
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At his best, McCann does an assiduous, subtle job of twining his metaphors through everyday life.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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“Lock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lock. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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