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
Does this mean Phish is a shoo-in to be named as an inductee when the class of 2025 is officially announced this coming Sunday night?
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Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
Now, the group seems like a shoo-in to take its proper place next to Pink Floyd, R.E.M., ELO, Roxy Music and the other greatest rock acts of all time.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
Now, the group seems like a shoo-in to take its proper place next to Pink Floyd, R.E.M., ELO, Roxy Music and the other greatest rock acts of all time.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
See All Example Sentences for shoo-in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoo-in
Noun
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Everything on this bottle does double duty: the protective push-to-open lid keeps the spout clean, the convenient carry loop doubles as a lock, and the double-walled insulation keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
16 May 2025
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And Michigan is no lock to enter the Week 4 clash with a number beside its name.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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When the only certainty was uncertainty, Elissa vowed to live.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Clarity, not certainty, enables more conscious and courageous leadership.—
Angela Cusack,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Read more Best Nuggets vs. Thunder player props, ATS bets: Can Denver stun OKC? We last night in Cleveland that heavy favorites in the conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs are no sure thing, as the Pacers (4) beat the Cavs (1) 121-112 as 3-to-1 underdogs on the moneyline.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 May 2025
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Later, the same question returns: risk everything for a better future, or take the sure thing and walk away?—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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This includes clear backpacks, clear fanny packs and clear cinch bags.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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This blade on the Plus is much more pronounced than the one on the original, making detailing a cinch.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
13 May 2025
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“Shoo-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoo-in. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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