1
as in to force
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
you cannot blackjack me into going along with this
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as in to intimidate
to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats
an extortionist trying to blackjack a shopkeeper into paying protection money
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Recent Examples of blackjack
Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
But casinos are also a popular amenity on cruise ships, with everything from slots and roulette to blackjack often on board.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 8 Mar. 2026
The casino floor features nearly 1,100 slot machines alongside electronic versions of table game classics like blackjack and roulette.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Kyle Kirkland, head of the California Gaming Association, told CBS News Sacramento this would outlaw blackjack and allow for stricter changes to player-dealer games.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
But casinos are also a popular amenity on cruise ships, with everything from slots and roulette to blackjack often on board.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
Jessica Alba, Jon Hamm, Ryan Phillippe, Rachel Zoe, Grace Van Patten, Brooks Nader, John Stamos and Hannah Bronfman posed on and around a blackjack table.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 8 Mar. 2026
The casino floor features nearly 1,100 slot machines alongside electronic versions of table game classics like blackjack and roulette.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
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Verb
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Staffing shortages have forced some travelers to build in significantly more time before flights – sometimes hours more than usual.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Hawkeyes upset Florida’s offensive rhythm to force six turnovers in the first eight minutes, while the Gators missed numerous scoring opportunities close to the basket.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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All the while, Iran might be able to continue to block oil from moving through the strait by intimidating shipowners with drone and missile strikes or mines laid by small boats or even traditional dhows.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In May 2025, Peralta-Quintana was charged with intimidating and retaliating against a witness, and he was convicted on those counts as well, the DA said.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Texas has tightened up its defense at the rim against a smallish NC State squad that likes to drive to the cup.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Pour ¾ cup reserved pasta cooking liquid into skillet and bring to a simmer.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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While they can of course be styled to read traditional, more modern silhouettes help cane chairs appear right at home in more contemporary rooms like this one.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Selma Blair, who has been vocal about her MS battle, walked the silver carpet with her cane and dazzled in a black gown.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Singh, however, argued that Jones was not coerced but fearful of the consequences.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit says that HHS' declaration seeks to coerce providers to stop providing gender-affirming care and circumvent legal requirements for policy changes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Lendeborg had a highlight-reel dunk by bullying his way through two defenders and finishing his transition drive with a dunk to put Michigan up 66-57.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Lendeborg had a highlight-reel moment by bullying his way through two defenders and finishing his transition drive with a dunk to put Michigan up 66-57.—
John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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When that got a laugh, Gorsuch went on a brief tour of the drinking habits of the Founding Fathers: John Adams took a tankard of hard cider with his breakfast every day.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
12 Mar. 2026
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John Adams drank a tankard of hard cider for breakfast.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
2 Mar. 2026
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Eight people were injured after bear mace was released during a fight among students near an Excelsior district high school Wednesday afternoon, according to the school and the San Francisco Fire Department.—
Lucy Hodgman,
San Francisco Chronicle,
11 Mar. 2026
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Loki responds by aiming his mace to obliterate the old man, ready to snuff out his act of defiance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Blackjack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackjack. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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