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
The White House says that Bove should be a shoo-in for the job.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 June 2025
The entire series is already predicted to be up for multiple Emmy nominations, with Wyle being pegged as a shoo-in to be nominated for Best Actor.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
The trailer alone already seems to make Frankenstein a shoo-in for production design and cinematography Oscar nominations, and that’s only based on 2 and half minutes of footage.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Typically in New York City, the winner of the Democratic primary tends to be a shoo-in to become mayor.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 June 2025
The entire series is already predicted to be up for multiple Emmy nominations, with Wyle being pegged as a shoo-in to be nominated for Best Actor.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
The trailer alone already seems to make Frankenstein a shoo-in for production design and cinematography Oscar nominations, and that’s only based on 2 and half minutes of footage.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Typically in New York City, the winner of the Democratic primary tends to be a shoo-in to become mayor.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoo-in
Noun
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Love locks have been slowly disappearing from the Old Red Bridge in south Kansas City off Red Bridge Road, as an amateur locksmith from Overland Park admits to using the locks to practice his skills.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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Arrow keys are master keys used by USPS to access mail and lock boxes.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Cost certainty on Kaprizov’s next deal could help finalize terms on Rossi’s contract, but the shifting salary landscape in the NHL amidst unprecedented salary-cap growth has most of the top unrestricted free agents for the class of 2026 playing the waiting game for now.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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With under 48 hours until the deadline, the one certainty is that the Red Sox will feel some sense of relief come Thursday night.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
Noun
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So, no, no sure thing at No. 20, but at least significant potential upside with Kasparas Jakucionis.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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But still weighing in at under 170 pounds, the Rangers’ 2024-25 lineup was no sure thing, especially after the team that drafted Perreault went to the Eastern Conference final.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The salmon is reimagined as bold, tasty burger patties, which are a cinch to make.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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This includes clear backpacks, clear fanny packs and clear cinch bags.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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“Shoo-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoo-in. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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