Synonyms of shoo-in
: one that is a certain and easy winner

Examples of shoo-in in a Sentence

a shoo-in for the position of secretary of state
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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 In my dream world where Emmys voters bother to watch Bait, Khan is a shoo-in. Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026 Edwards would have been the only shoo-in among that group. Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 Still, her art wasn’t always considered a shoo-in for the contemporary canon. Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for shoo-in

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shoo-in was in 1937

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“Shoo-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoo-in. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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shoo-in

noun
ˈshü-ˌin
: one that is a certain and easy winner

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