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
The entire series is already predicted to be up for multiple Emmy nominations, with Wyle being pegged as a shoo-in to be nominated for Best Actor.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
The trailer alone already seems to make Frankenstein a shoo-in for production design and cinematography Oscar nominations, and that’s only based on 2 and half minutes of footage.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Typically in New York City, the winner of the Democratic primary tends to be a shoo-in to become mayor.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
With the conservative vote split, Lee looks like a shoo-in.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 29 May 2025
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
The trailer alone already seems to make Frankenstein a shoo-in for production design and cinematography Oscar nominations, and that’s only based on 2 and half minutes of footage.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Typically in New York City, the winner of the Democratic primary tends to be a shoo-in to become mayor.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
With the conservative vote split, Lee looks like a shoo-in.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoo-in
Noun
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Love locks have been slowly disappearing from the Old Red Bridge in south Kansas City off Red Bridge Road, as an amateur locksmith from Overland Park admits to using the locks to practice his skills.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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Arrow keys are master keys used by USPS to access mail and lock boxes.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Clarifications of merger policy that increase business regulatory certainty and incentivize dynamically efficient M&A transactions could bolster U.S. competitiveness in international markets, benefiting both American producers and consumers.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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But Beijing is also keenly aware that the current tariffs are hitting at a time when China’s economy has already been struggling with domestic challenges – and there’s no certainty those duties couldn’t rise again under Trump’s capricious trade policy.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The front office’s reluctance to shop in a seller’s market is understandable, considering the most attractive possibilities are by no means sure things.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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Even shows that seem like sure things are on the chopping block.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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This includes clear backpacks, fanny packs and cinch bags.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Going for a Spin Hopping on and blazing off down the road was a cinch, too.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Shoo-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoo-in. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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