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
The Sounders are looking like shoo-ins to reach the Major League Soccer play-offs as a bare minimum.
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Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoo-ins
locks
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But within the romantic tropes, Sheeran expresses feelings beyond falling in love with someone’s eyes and smile, instead embracing flaws (clothes strewn about the house) and habits (checking the door locks before bedtime).—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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This small step locks in extra hydration and has made a huge difference in my routine.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Shoo-ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoo-ins. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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