as in lock
one that is certain to succeed
a shoo-in for the position of secretary of state
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Recent Examples of shoo-in
Whether your dad's an adventurer or casual explorer, this new slip-in style is a shoo-in to make your dad's Father's day — scratch that, his year.
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Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
In the Republican primary for governor in 2018, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam looked like an early shoo-in.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 June 2026
This district has elected Labour lawmakers for 120 years, but Burnham is not a shoo-in.
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ABC News,
11 June 2026
But Idzik spoke recently as if Legette was a shoo-in to have some sort of significant role.
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Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for shoo-in
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
In the Republican primary for governor in 2018, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam looked like an early shoo-in.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 June 2026
This district has elected Labour lawmakers for 120 years, but Burnham is not a shoo-in.
—
ABC News,
11 June 2026
But Idzik spoke recently as if Legette was a shoo-in to have some sort of significant role.
—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for shoo-in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoo-in
Noun
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Every purchase also includes a strap, lock, air pump, and rearview mirrors, giving riders a complete package that's ready for the road from day one.
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Tatum, George and Derrick White are locks, Robinson will battle with Queta for the starting center gig, while the fifth spot might come down to Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser.
Noun
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Silverstone’s long-term contract through 2034 provides additional economic certainty, with the agreement projected to generate more than £1 billion in localised financial value over its lifetime.
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There was no certainty on when the pandemic would end or how the sports world would operate in the months and years afterward.
Noun
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In this season specifically, the friend group needs a little bit of mediation and someone to make sure things are running smoothly, and that’s my job as mother.
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For safety, crews closed Commercial Street and the Nine Mile Run trail, which run underneath Interstate 376, as tests on Thursday made sure things will work next month for the big move while the Parkway East is closed.
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Just look at these viral cinch jeans for up to 32 percent off.
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That means this cocktail is a cinch to make as a slushy.
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“Shoo-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoo-in. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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