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
Tim Melia will be a shoo-in to have his name on the wall of Sporting Legends, next to goalkeeping greats like Tony Meola and Jimmy Nielsen.
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Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
Diggs and Hollins appear to be shoo-ins to make the roster.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Flagg, a 6-foot-9 forward and shoo-in for the top pick in June’s NBA draft, was named a unanimous first team Associated Press All-American and the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Player of the Year.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
With its streaming numbers also solid, Will Trent is considered a shoo-in for a renewal, with pickups expected as soon as later this week.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
Diggs and Hollins appear to be shoo-ins to make the roster.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Flagg, a 6-foot-9 forward and shoo-in for the top pick in June’s NBA draft, was named a unanimous first team Associated Press All-American and the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Player of the Year.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
With its streaming numbers also solid, Will Trent is considered a shoo-in for a renewal, with pickups expected as soon as later this week.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoo-in
Noun
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The door is lockable using a padlock or cable lock.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Leave the keys in a lock box or with your real estate agent to ensure a smooth transition.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
Noun
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By now, the harm from lost funds has already rippled out, removing in its wake the financial certainty that businesses and farms both rely on for long-term planning.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
1 May 2025
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It’s been said that the only certainty is more uncertainty in life.—
Albert Kim,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Manning looks like the most sure thing, as boring an answer as that may be, mainly based on pedigree and a couple of starts.—
Seth Emerson,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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The only sure thing as President Donald Trump’s tariffs unfold is that prices of cars and trucks are going up, a livestream panel said Thursday.—
Bill Koenig,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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While getting to Flushing is a cinch on the subway, the bustling streets can be overwhelming, especially with so many eateries tucked away in food courts or in mall basements.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
1 May 2025
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Silver sneakers encompass a plethora of styles and trends, so finding your best match for the season ahead is a cinch.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Shoo-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoo-in. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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