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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
Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Centella asiatica and tocopherol work together for hydration, which lactic acid acts as a humectant to lock in moisture and retain a lustrous look.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
All the while, sawn-off shotguns; love locks inscribed with names lashed to bridges, their keys slung into the river; and other reminders of modern life are topping up the Thames.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Can your current tools adapt in real-time—or are they locked into static rules?
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Centella asiatica and tocopherol work together for hydration, which lactic acid acts as a humectant to lock in moisture and retain a lustrous look.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
There’s a funny moment when Charlie picks an apartment lock with the aid of an instructional video on how to do so.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
All the while, sawn-off shotguns; love locks inscribed with names lashed to bridges, their keys slung into the river; and other reminders of modern life are topping up the Thames.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lock
Verb
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But even pinned down, Augustin reportedly latched onto his sister’s hair and pants, refusing to release his grip as authorities arrived.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Clay also says that absent a big news event that scammers can latch onto, the toll scam fills the void.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Cheese Sticks Individually wrapped cheese sticks are a portable, high-protein snack option that can be paired with other high-protein foods, like eggs and turkey sticks.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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The simple yet head-turning perfume features just three notes: Zesty bergamot, robust espresso, and cozy cedarwood that wrap you in a comforting hug.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Amid the economic certainty, this summer is expected to be slower than usual for the travel industry, according to new research by Bank of Montreal.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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The lack of certainty about what is leading some scholars to lose their right to study in the US is sending a chill through the international student community.—
Caroll Alvarado,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Third, effective assertion—expressing your viewpoint clearly and confidently while inviting dialogue instead of shutting it down.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The right-hander shut the Fish out over five innings, allowing five hits and two walks, while striking out four.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This small, compact portable charger folds down to about the size of an AirPods Pro case (2.25-by-1.0 inches) yet has enough power to charge two Apple devices at once (including an iPhone 12+, Apple Watches, and AirPods).—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Hadid has been enveloped into the Ryan Murphy fold—following in the footsteps of Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Emma Roberts, Kim Kardashian et al—now filmng for his new show The Beauty.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Flagg is considered a slam dunk to the be first pick in this summer’s NBA Draft, eliciting levels of excitement that rival what Zion Williamson and Victor Wembanyama generated before him.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
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He was named All-Metro and won the high school slam dunk contest at the Final Four. Shaw closed out his high school career by winning the DiRenna Award as the top player in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Consumers and businesses increasingly expect financial services to be built in, not bolted on.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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On Monday, both incoming freshmen recruits bolted as well: Carlsbad High School’s Jake Hall and Uriah Tenette from Prescott, Ariz.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Nyoni wisely subtitles the whole film so that even non-Zambians can be immersed in this twining stream of words without worrying too much about the switching currents.—
Namwali Serpell,
The New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2025
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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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“Lock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lock. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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