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
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
Rob Kuznia, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
White’s frustration over blackjack betting rules and bans likely spurred his recent shift to playing baccarat, which is known for its far higher limits.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
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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
Zhang strolled past the buzzing crowds around the blackjack tables, skirted the clanging slot machines and headed to a hotel room.
—Rob Kuznia, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
White’s frustration over blackjack betting rules and bans likely spurred his recent shift to playing baccarat, which is known for its far higher limits.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
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Then a week later, Heraskevych received a wave of sympathetic support when he was forced out of the skeleton for refusing to compete without a helmet adorned with more than 20 elite Ukrainian athletes and coaches who have been killed in the war.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Scottie Barnes won the opening 12-minute game for the Stars with a game-ending 3-pointer in overtime, beating the World 37-36 after Edwards forced OT.—
Greg Beacham,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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The goal was to intimidate the family into not competing in the Beijing Games.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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The grand jury indictment charged Lemon and eight others with conspiracy against right of religious freedom at place of worship and another count of working to injure, intimidate or interfere with the exercise the right of religious freedom at a place of worship.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Drain and reserve about 1/2 cup cooking water, and drain pasta.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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Head to Andersonville this weekend for its annual Fika Fest, a celebration of a Swedish custom that encourages people to slow down for a cup of coffee and socialize.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Here, a neutral palette, cane furniture, and botanical textiles lend the accommodation a cozy, comfortable feel.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Fall-fruiting raspberries fruit on canes that grew in the current season (primocanes), whereas summer-bearing raspberries only develop fruit on second-year canes (floricanes).—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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Hearst maintained that she was coerced, but she was convicted and sentenced to 35 years in prison.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Feb. 2026
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The state’s prisons unconstitutionally coerced labor by levying severe punishments — including solitary confinement — against prisoners who refused to work, Denver District Court Judge Sarah Wallace found in the 61-page ruling.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rootselaar transitioned from male to female about six years ago and subsequently dropped out of school two years later, but McDonald said there is no evidence that Rootselaar dropped out due to bullying because of the transition.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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For more than a year, high-ranking staffers have resigned, often in public fashion, and accused him of bullying them and abusing his office’s authority.—
Ryan Oehrli
February 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Participants can take part in the town’s stein hoisting contest to see who can hold a full tankard of beer the longest.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Mockrin references the tankard by painting the Sabine women in a color palette mimicking marble statuary or ivory carvings.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Self-defense items such as mace, kitty claws, or brass knuckles will be detected and surely require additional screening.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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With 30 points of articulation, plus his signature mace, blaster, and interchangeable hands, it’s built for dynamic posing and display.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Blackjack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackjack. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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