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
At this point, the Bills are a virtual shoo-in for a division title and a deep postseason run, but Allen and Buffalo still have a glaring hole in their resume.
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David Wilson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Despite his age, Rodgers remains a massively talented quarterback and one who should be a shoo-in for the Hall of Fame.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Harris is no shoo-in for that second tight end role.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2025
On the very day the VMA nominations were announced, Justin Bieber dropped a music video that’s a shoo-in for sweetest of the year.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025
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David Wilson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Despite his age, Rodgers remains a massively talented quarterback and one who should be a shoo-in for the Hall of Fame.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Harris is no shoo-in for that second tight end role.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2025
On the very day the VMA nominations were announced, Justin Bieber dropped a music video that’s a shoo-in for sweetest of the year.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoo-in
Noun
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This small step locks in extra hydration and has made a huge difference in my routine.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Plus, each zipper compartment locks to prevent pick-pocketers.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The softer labor market has made a 25-basis-point cut at the Federal Reserve’s September 17 meeting a virtual certainty.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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With less than three minutes to play in regulation, the win seemed a certainty for USD.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps the lone sure thing was supposed to be cornerback Christian Gonzalez.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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While those firms have seen their fortunes rise amid the larger artificial intelligence boom, a windfall from any of them is no sure thing.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Included in my top picks are moisture-wicking trousers, joggers that cinch at the ankles, wide-leg track pants, and more.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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The little comb makes putting brows in place a cinch.—
Elizabeth Siegel,
Allure,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Shoo-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoo-in. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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