shoo-in

noun

ˈshü-ˌin How to pronounce shoo-in (audio)
Definition of shoo-innext
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 Brady is not yet eligible for the Hall of Fame but is considered a shoo-in, having won six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots and a seventh with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before retiring in 2023. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026 Beyer’s district is deep-blue, meaning whoever wins the Democratic primary is likely a shoo-in to defeat GOP nominee Tony Sabio in November. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026 After once looking like shoo-ins to be buyers at the trade deadline on Monday, Miami now will focus more on moves that benefit the future without sacrificing too much from the present. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026 But his induction will be far from a shoo-in this or any other year. — Scott Fowler july 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for shoo-in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoo-in
  1. lock
  2. certainty
  3. sure thing
  4. cinch
Noun
  • Panama is normally so rainy that the locks can function at full capacity throughout the year.
    — Steven Paton, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Google locks in nuclear power Google is a key partner in the restart.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of lock
Noun
  • And while borrowers may be hoping for a reprieve, there isn't much certainty about where borrowing costs go from here.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Clear regulation can provide organizations with greater certainty about responsible adoption.
    — Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of certainty
Noun
  • In this season specifically, the friend group needs a little bit of mediation and someone to make sure things are running smoothly, and that’s my job as mother.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2026
  • For safety, crews closed Commercial Street and the Nine Mile Run trail, which run underneath Interstate 376, as tests on Thursday made sure things will work next month for the big move while the Parkway East is closed.
    — John Shumway, CBS News, 25 June 2026
Definition of sure thing
Noun
  • Both vessels are equipped with the latest marine tech, with twin Simrad displays making captaining a cinch.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Outfitted with removable striped Sunbrella cushion covers that are UV-resistant and a cinch to clean, this sun lounger is the type of design that will keep your pool open as long as possible.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of cinch

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“Shoo-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoo-in. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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