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
In only its fourth season, Charlotte FC is a realistic contender for an MLS championship this year and a shoo-in for the playoffs.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
As the protector and defender of the universe, Sagittarius is a shoo-in for Gryffindor.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
As the protector and defender of the universe, Sagittarius is a shoo-in for Gryffindor.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoo-in
Noun
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Kardashian shared images on Instagram of herself sporting the blonde locks, yellow plaid skirt and blazer and white knee-high socks worn by Alicia Silverstone's character, Cher, in the iconic 1995 movie.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Think of it like putting a lock on your front door.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Markets continued to price in a near certainty for a Fed rate cut next week, and upped the odds for another in December, with just a 4% probability the central bank won't ease two more times before the end of the year, according to the CME Group's FedWatch.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Her certainty falters as the light from the mothership dims, the last traces of the hive connection dying above them.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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But none represent sure things for the Yankees next season, and Peralta is as sure a thing as any team could acquire this winter.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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Regular playing time became less of a sure thing.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The collection, known as Aspinal of London x Spencer Sisters, includes a classic clutch called the Eliza, done in structured leather, patent croc or metallic lizard, and a softer, cinch-top bag in napa leather or velvet known as the Amelia.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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These ten reader favorite one-pot meals will make dinner prep a cinch and cleanup nothing to worry about.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Shoo-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoo-in. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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