Shoo is an English word of 4 letters with synonyms like dispel. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Shoo in a sentence
Related words
Shoo meaning
- To induce someone or something to leave.
- To leave under inducement.
- To usher someone.
Synonyms of Shoo
Using Shoo
- The main meaning on this page is: To induce someone or something to leave. | To leave under inducement. | To usher someone.
- Useful related words include: shoo off, shoo away, chase away, drive out.
- In the example corpus, shoo often appears in combinations such as: to shoo, shoo the, shoo them.
Context around Shoo
- Average sentence length in these examples: 25.1 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 6 middle, 11 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Shoo
- In this selection, "shoo" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 25.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, near, city, ins and away stand out and add context to how "shoo" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include was a shoo in for and as near shoo ins for. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "shoo" sits close to words such as absentees, accruing and aerosmith, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with shoo
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Is it really that difficult to shoo away? (8 words)
Several research firms have issued reports on SHOO. (8 words)
Both had been seen as near shoo-ins for nominations. (10 words)
Carol's style and substance have made her shoo-in for the influential list, which says: "Her fearless approach to taking on what she believes is a 'despicable government' has been one of the most unexpected, but nonetheless inspiring turns of 2023". (42 words)
It would probably be a safe bet to say that if the presidential election were held this Tuesday, just days after Donald Trump announced the nightmare he’s nominating to run the country, Kamala Harris would be a shoo-in. (40 words)
Ken Jennings was considered a favorite among the revolving door of celebrities who auditioned for the job, drawing the support of former contestants, as many argued that Jennings' legacy with the game show made him a shoo-in. (38 words)
Is it really that difficult to shoo away? (8 words)
Example sentences (20)
The colorful flowers provide a cheery contrast to the concrete aesthetic of New York City — like these at Shoo Shoo in NoLIta.
Both had been seen as near shoo-ins for nominations.
Carol's style and substance have made her shoo-in for the influential list, which says: "Her fearless approach to taking on what she believes is a 'despicable government' has been one of the most unexpected, but nonetheless inspiring turns of 2023".
Ken Jennings was considered a favorite among the revolving door of celebrities who auditioned for the job, drawing the support of former contestants, as many argued that Jennings' legacy with the game show made him a shoo-in.
That, its cosy old-world charm, and the fact it's a budget-friendly Sam Smiths make this place a shoo-in for a winter bevvie.
When Chrysler revealed an electric crossover concept in 2021, later christening it with the heritage Airflow nameplate, it seemed this was a shoo-in for showrooms given how production-ready it looked.
When they lay on a pier, boat or side of the Wharf you can't touch them or shoo them off.
Based on their availability, the new Magic Eraser-like tool in Photos also seems like a shoo-in.
Ex-barangay chair killed, LTO deputy hurt in Calapan City shoo.
Harris, a 59-year-old former California senator is not a shoo-in, and could face competition from multiple leading Democrats in Congress and the nation's 23 Democratic governors.
Imagine a guy with charm for days, a smile that could light up a room, and the kind of quick wit that made him a shoo-in for a date on national TV.
It would probably be a safe bet to say that if the presidential election were held this Tuesday, just days after Donald Trump announced the nightmare he’s nominating to run the country, Kamala Harris would be a shoo-in.
Luckily, there is a humane and more natural hack to shoo the creatures away without harming your garden or loved ones.
Robert Schwarz, of Primary Pivot, said Joe Biden was a shoo-in for the Democratic nomination race so Democrats should use their vote in a different way.
The 33-year-old describes how she opened the door and tried to shoo them out before closing it again, but a few minutes later her son noticed there were 'hundreds' of flies buzzing around the living room.
As the little boy cowers, his brother gets up and again tries to shoo the creature away.
Campbell-Rodriques is a shoo-in for the position, The Gleaner understands, and is expected to take the slate against the incumbent three-time People’s National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament Natalie Neita.
Is it really that difficult to shoo away?
Khan may think he's a shoo-in, but London is winnable for the Conservatives, as Boris proved, even though it's a Labour city.
Several research firms have issued reports on SHOO.
Common combinations with shoo
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: