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
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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoo-ins
locks
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Her slightly shorter brunette locks feature a hint of golden highlights that frame her face.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Each container comes with a matching lid with a silicone gasket, which provides an airtight seal and locks in freshness.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Shoo-ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoo-ins. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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