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
But Idzik spoke recently as if Legette was a shoo-in to have some sort of significant role.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
In my dream world where Emmys voters bother to watch Bait, Khan is a shoo-in.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Edwards would have been the only shoo-in among that group.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Pile on top of this the sharp and public criticism—Trump has called Powell a numbskull, stubborn, and stupid—and any nominee to replace Powell would seem like a shoo-in.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 May 2026
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
In my dream world where Emmys voters bother to watch Bait, Khan is a shoo-in.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Edwards would have been the only shoo-in among that group.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Pile on top of this the sharp and public criticism—Trump has called Powell a numbskull, stubborn, and stupid—and any nominee to replace Powell would seem like a shoo-in.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for shoo-in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoo-in
Noun
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Now, Mckenna Grace is stepping into the role — and has already traded her signature blonde locks for Daphne's iconic red hair.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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At Marin’s home, McNulty allegedly used his credit cards, changed the locks while he was hospitalized and flushed cloth napkins down the toilet, clogging the pipes, Vanity Fair reported.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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What is already clear, however, is that many people are no longer waiting for traditional systems to provide certainty.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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But traders see it as a near certainty that the Fed will leave its main interest rate steady after its two-day meeting ends Wednesday.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Both want to make sure things turn out differently at this tournament.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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The outlet also reports that guests are being told to prepare for the wedding, but no details have been given just yet in an effort to make sure things don’t leak.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Bose blue tooth speakers that were a cinch to connect.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Bardo would also be a cinch to adapt because parts of this book already resemble a libretto.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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“Shoo-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoo-in. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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