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as in predicament
chiefly West
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
a wily dude who managed to get himself out of one jackpot after another
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Recent Examples of jackpot
The 777 Jackpot game costs $10 to play and offers two jackpot prizes of $777,777.
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Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2025
Comment The Ting Tings needed a lot of spins to hit the jackpot.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
The player hit the Fantasy 5 jackpot, winning $127,068.38 in the evening drawing Saturday, April 19, according to the Florida Lottery.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
Ohio has had 21 jackpot winners, according to Mega Millions.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
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Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2025
Comment The Ting Tings needed a lot of spins to hit the jackpot.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
The player hit the Fantasy 5 jackpot, winning $127,068.38 in the evening drawing Saturday, April 19, according to the Florida Lottery.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
Ohio has had 21 jackpot winners, according to Mega Millions.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackpot
Noun
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Now he’s found himself in the very same predicament that DeSantis once did.—
Drew Nelles,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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But the Orioles’ predicament is not all that complicated.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Despite being 100 meters from the sea, seawater reaches the beach through underground tunnels, resulting in a natural saltwater pool.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Some pools are reserved exclusively for adults, and others cater to families.—
Kareema Bee,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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Tomato slices are slipping out, pickles are disappearing and the bread can get soggy. Build a better burger like this: Toast the bun.—
Joe Difazio,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the endless regional and personal variations of miso soup and pickles mean each shop’s set is just a little different.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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Defensive dilemmas While Arsenal attackers are a challenge to back with rotation expected due to the Champions League, there may be some stability among their goalkeeper and central defenders.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The action in Rust is propelled by an accidental killing and its central moral dilemma concerns an infamous man trying to do the right thing.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Patching a drywall hole is a quick, affordable DIY task that anyone can do.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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For nearly three years the school shunned NIL and refused to adjust the admissions process for potential transfers, digging itself a sizable hole.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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They can also be added to fruit salads, smoothies, or jams.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
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Have a Dance Party Clear the furniture, cue up a playlist with all of Mom's favorite hits (and a few silly, kid-friendly jams), and let loose.—
Laura Broadwell,
Parents,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Highway 69 is just around the corner, offering quick access to the Kansas City metro while preserving the quiet, relaxed pace of rural life.—
Prime Development Land Company,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
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Around the corner looms the Baroque-Neoclassical Cádiz Cathedral, a remnant of the city’s 18th-century golden era, when Cádiz was Spain’s main harbor and a gateway to the Americas.—
Christopher Bagley,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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“Jackpot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackpot. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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