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
If the race was based on network air time, Moulton would be a shoo-in.
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Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
And if Buckley is a shoo-in for Best Actress, the only thing that could stop Paul Mescal getting a Best Actor nomination for Hamnet is if Focus decides to campaign him in Best Supporting Actor.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025
Regardless of which member of The Vision gets a high-profile singles match with Reigns at WWE’s post-WrestlePalooza PLE, that’s essentially a shoo-in.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In only its fourth season, Charlotte FC is a realistic contender for an MLS championship this year and a shoo-in for the playoffs.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
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Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
And if Buckley is a shoo-in for Best Actress, the only thing that could stop Paul Mescal getting a Best Actor nomination for Hamnet is if Focus decides to campaign him in Best Supporting Actor.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025
Regardless of which member of The Vision gets a high-profile singles match with Reigns at WWE’s post-WrestlePalooza PLE, that’s essentially a shoo-in.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In only its fourth season, Charlotte FC is a realistic contender for an MLS championship this year and a shoo-in for the playoffs.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoo-in
Noun
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Up next is the 3-Eye Vibram Turn-Lock Lug Boat, which reimagines the classic boat shoe with a lace-free turn-lock dial closure and a Vibram 884C Bristol Lake outsole.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Eye care professionals are seeing the ways in which these changes are affecting the industry and attempting to remain in lock-step with this evolution.—
William Jones,
Ascend Agency,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Erling Haaland’s extraordinary goal output aside, the old certainties have been missing.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Unlike a seventh victory of the season, a 955th catch while wearing a Chargers lightning bolt on the sides of his helmet seems almost like a certainty.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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However, after losses in two of their last three games, that is certainly no sure thing anymore, according to ESPN college football analyst Paul Finebaum.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Nov. 2025
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Regular playing time became less of a sure thing.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The jacket features pocket flaps shaped like Levi’s iconic arcuate, Trucker-style cuffs and waistband, and a back-cinch characteristic of Levi’s archival denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 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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“Shoo-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoo-in. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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