Synonyms of shoo-ins

shoo-ins

noun

plural of shoo-in

as in certainties

one that is certain to succeed

a shoo-in for the position of secretary of state

Synonyms & Similar Words

• certainties
• locks
• lead-pipe cinches
• sure things
• inevitabilities
• slam dunks
• cinches
• eventualities
• foregone conclusions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• long shots
• dark horses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shoo-ins

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

On Tuesday, however, some of those likely shoo-ins for the Lakers’ nine-man playoff rotation earned less-than-positive comments from their coach after the loss. — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026

Looking ahead, Jackson and Fries are shoo-ins to retain their spots in 2026. — 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