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 black leather straps, tan insole, and silver buckle make this sandal a shoo-in (pun intended) for my travel wardrobe.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Those losses were then counterbalanced by a road victory against Butler at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse and a third straight win over NCAA Tournament shoo-in Saint Mary’s in Idaho Falls.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
If there were a Tony Award on offer for Broadway’s Most Interactive Star, Daniel Radcliffe would be a shoo-in, even at this early juncture of the spring season.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Oscar predictors proclaimed earlier in the season that Chalamet was basically a shoo-in for the award.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Those losses were then counterbalanced by a road victory against Butler at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse and a third straight win over NCAA Tournament shoo-in Saint Mary’s in Idaho Falls.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
If there were a Tony Award on offer for Broadway’s Most Interactive Star, Daniel Radcliffe would be a shoo-in, even at this early juncture of the spring season.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Oscar predictors proclaimed earlier in the season that Chalamet was basically a shoo-in for the award.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoo-in
Noun
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This $29 lanyard is slim with a secure lock to keep your phone in place.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Lightweight, flushable and eco‑friendly, this mixed tofu litter locks in odors fast while staying gentle on paws and easy on the planet.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fudd’s selection came with less certainty than some recent drafts.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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All of this is to amp up our sympathy for these men and our certainty that Carol killed Floyd, until the season finale finally sketches her out, albeit thinly.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Getting to — and staying — at Duke Knueppel’s attendance at Duke was no sure thing.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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In a campaign as odd as this one, there are no sure things.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It is also fitted with an upper-deck crane capable of lifting over three tons, making moving the 32-foot tender, the dinghy, or other toys onboard a cinch.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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Reheating leftovers is now a cinch with this convenient set.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Shoo-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoo-in. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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