SHOO-INS Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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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

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locks

Noun

Mannequin heads stare at you through the storefront window, each topped with a wildly unique hairpiece – one with long, curly, bubblegum pink locks; another with a bright orange bob.

— USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Both versions are expected to include FaceTime, music playback, calendar access, photo viewing, intercom functionality and smart home controls, allowing users to manage connected devices such as speakers, locks and other accessories.

— Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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