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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2
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
Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 5 Apr. 2026
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
Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
With its unique emphasis on sharing the stories of the artists, performers, blackjack dealers, casino owners, and architects who shaped Las Vegas over the years, the museum has emerged as an important chronicler of the city.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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Verb
There, he got sucked in — to blackjack, poker, roulette.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 5 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
Casinos make money over the long term by having a relatively thin edge — blackjack, for instance, generally has a house edge of less than 1%.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
With its unique emphasis on sharing the stories of the artists, performers, blackjack dealers, casino owners, and architects who shaped Las Vegas over the years, the museum has emerged as an important chronicler of the city.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blackjack
Verb
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The disparity has forced Goldman into the awkward position of defending a seat he’s held for two terms by running, at least in part, as the outsider.—
Russell Berman,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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Firefighters battled a nearly 1,200-acre brush fire burning in a remote area near the Los Angeles-Kern County line that temporarily forced evacuation orders and warnings for people living nearby.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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While recognizing peaceful protest as a constitutional right, the judges said actions that disrupt public life, block roads, intimidate others or interfere with constitutional processes do not enjoy legal protection.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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As of June 6, Platner stands accused of laying hands on one named woman, and of intimidating behavior against two other women who thus far have not been named.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Combine 2 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of liquid soap, 10 drops of peppermint oil, and 10 drops of garlic extract in a spray bottle and shake well.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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Add 3 cups salted pita chips and mix gently to incorporate.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 June 2026
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But his parents hope that the teen, who uses a wheelchair or cane for mobility, will continue to gain independence.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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In its most scenic moments, the train wanders along the island’s coastline and through rainforest, and sugar cane fields.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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Lured by the promise of well-paying jobs, hundreds of thousands of people like them have been coerced into engaging in scams such as posing as women online, cultivating intimate relationships with foreigners to defraud them of their savings.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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Safety regulations – intended to constrain corporate power – in authoritarian regimes become tools to coerce compliance.—
Michael Gregory,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Rudin relinquished his Broadway producing duties in 2021 following allegations of bullying but returned last season with a transfer of Little Bear Ridge Road, also starring Metcalf.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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Movies like Mean Girls, Wonder, and The Karate Kid offer powerful ways to help kids recognize bullying and build empathy.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
5 June 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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After that, my father consulted with our mailman, who went to his truck and returned with a large cannister of mace.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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According to Chicago police, 53 people were arrested, and nine weapons were recovered—including guns, knives, tasers, and bear mace.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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“Blackjack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackjack. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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