Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of shoehorn
That bill was watered down, however, and eventually got shoehorned into the one that passed Friday.
—
Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The best of the genre allow for more complexity than this one and don’t try quite so hard to shoehorn so much into 90 minutes.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
The most notable is the AC-Bristol, which inspired Carroll Shelby to shoehorn Ford’s 260 ci V-8 into the tiny AC bodyshell, the rest of which has its own rich history.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
No longer shoehorning into skates never made for her, the next version of someone else’s ideal.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shoehorn
Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The best of the genre allow for more complexity than this one and don’t try quite so hard to shoehorn so much into 90 minutes.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
The most notable is the AC-Bristol, which inspired Carroll Shelby to shoehorn Ford’s 260 ci V-8 into the tiny AC bodyshell, the rest of which has its own rich history.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
No longer shoehorning into skates never made for her, the next version of someone else’s ideal.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shoehorn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoehorn
Verb
-
Her discography, which dates back to 2011, is crammed with unfrilly, relatable details that smack of being broke and twentysomething, like looking for a place to pee, or admitting her preferred coffee brand is still Chock full o’Nuts.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2026
-
Spreading protein across breakfast, lunch and dinner also works better than cramming it into one meal.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Skiers and snowboarders trying to squeeze the last bits of winter fun from Colorado‘s meager snowpack will have one less option after this week, with Vail Resort set to close 11 days sooner than planned.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
-
The disruption has not only sent fuel prices soaring, but has squeezed supplies of petrochemicals needed to make everyday items like shoes, clothing and plastic bags.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Jonathan Williams, Senior G, Mansfield Timberview Williams stuffed the stat sheet with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists per contest en route to TABC all-state honors.—
Charles Baggarly
April 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
-
Do your best to avoid foods with the words fried, au gratin, crispy, escalloped, pan-fried, sautéed or stuffed as this can indicate a high level of fat and calories.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Shoehorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoehorn. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
