as in certainties
one that is certain to succeed
a shoo-in for the position of secretary of state
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Recent Examples of shoo-ins
Looking ahead, Jackson and Fries are shoo-ins to retain their spots in 2026.
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Bonds and Clemens would be shoo-ins for the Hall had their careers in MLB not been tainted by the accusations.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
The Sounders are looking like shoo-ins to reach the Major League Soccer play-offs as a bare minimum.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Bonds and Clemens would be shoo-ins for the Hall had their careers in MLB not been tainted by the accusations.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
The Sounders are looking like shoo-ins to reach the Major League Soccer play-offs as a bare minimum.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoo-ins
locks
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This rich serum replaces ceramides and locks in moisture, leaving skin over 40 feeling soft and plump.—
Colleen Sullivan,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Defense lawyer Nico LaHood asked her about the policies regarding door locks at Robb Elementary and other schools.—
Matthew J. Friedman,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Shoo-ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoo-ins. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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