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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as in cane
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Recent Examples of blackjack
David Chiu, People.com, 25 June 2025
The Britney and Paris honeymoon in Vegas included a $10,000 Britney blackjack victory at the Playboy Club in a pink wig, and a sleepover.
—Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The casino may be able to pick up some additional money from tables, after the gaming commission in mid-March allowed craps to resume and blackjack tables to expand.
—BostonGlobe.com, 15 Apr. 2021
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Verb
According to Roger Frock, an early FedEx executive, with the company’s finances in dire straits, Smith went to Las Vegas with the business’s last $5,000, gambled it at a blackjack table and won $27,000—enough to keep FedEx running.
—David Chiu, People.com, 25 June 2025
The Britney and Paris honeymoon in Vegas included a $10,000 Britney blackjack victory at the Playboy Club in a pink wig, and a sleepover.
—Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
Noun
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
The casino may be able to pick up some additional money from tables, after the gaming commission in mid-March allowed craps to resume and blackjack tables to expand.
—BostonGlobe.com, 15 Apr. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blackjack
Verb
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Obama did much of this without Republicans forcing his hand.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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India insists its military prowess forced Pakistan into that ceasefire.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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Following his arrest, law enforcement learned that Reardon called the Israeli Consulate in Boston 98 times between Oct. 7, 2023 and Jan. 29, 2024, and made harassing and intimidating statements.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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If you're intimidated by orange, Dior's Rouge Dior Lipstick in 200 Nude Touch is a great starter shade with a beautiful warm undertone, as is Fenty Beauty's Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick in Noodz & Dudez.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In late August, Vrabel walked up to his favorite diner in Nashville, two cups of Starbucks in hand — one, a quad espresso, for him, and the other for the journalist spending the day with him.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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When adding personality to kitchen and dining spaces, Calderon seeks out unique kitchenware—think plates, cups, bowls, and utensils—to inject charm.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
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These toads are a non-native species introduced to control sugar cane pests almost a century ago.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Aug. 2025
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Raised in a small town in Puebla, Mexico, her parents grew sugar cane to support a family that struggled financially.—
Olivia Cyrus,
Sacbee.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But, as archaeologist Sean Winter writes, also like in the US, the reality involves a lot of people coerced into laboring for the benefit of the most powerful.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Aug. 2025
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The lawsuit alleges the grant conditions coerce local governments into adopting the Trump administration's policy agenda.—
Alison Dirr,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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McMillan is used to bullying significantly less talented and shorter corners in the college sphere.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Suicide attempt rates tripled among LGBTQ students who had been bullied in the past year.—
Rachel Ray,
Denver Post,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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According to the Harry Potter website, the beverage could be served warm and foaming in tankards or cold in bottles and tasted like a less-sweet butterscotch.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Force Ghosts • Raise a tankard of Weequay Pirate Brew to Michael Abels, The Acolyte’s composer.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
5 June 2024
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Park Ridge police are investigating after a 7-Eleven convenience store was recently robbed and a clerk believed to be sprayed with mace, in an incident where cigarettes and alcohol were reported stolen.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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The victim added that she and her passenger were both struck by the mace while trying to keep the car door closed, which affected their ability to see which way Diaz Sosa fled.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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“Blackjack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackjack. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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