shoo-in

noun

ˈshü-ˌin How to pronounce shoo-in (audio)
Synonyms of shoo-in
: one that is a certain and easy winner

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a shoo-in for the position of secretary of state
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Four-time world champion manager Bruce Bochy is considered a shoo-in, leaving two probable openings. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 Democrats reliably win in most of Boise, and Republicans are a shoo-in in other parts of the county. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2026 And Chacarra now looks to be a shoo-in for Europe's team for the matches at Adare Manor in Ireland next year. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026 Jacob Misiorowski, the Cy Young shoo-in, never made it to the fifth inning. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shoo-in

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First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shoo-in was in 1937

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shoo-in

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