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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
All of the Fantasy 5 evening draw jackpot, $125,211, went to the holder of a Quick Pick ticket with 6, 9, 10, 16 and 27.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
What is the Powerball jackpot up to?
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot continues to grow after nobody matched all five numbers and the Powerball Wednesday night.
—Cheryl McCloud, Florida Times-Union, 19 Feb. 2026
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $385 million with a cash option of $174.2 million.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 12 Feb. 2026
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
What is the Powerball jackpot up to?
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot continues to grow after nobody matched all five numbers and the Powerball Wednesday night.
—Cheryl McCloud, Florida Times-Union, 19 Feb. 2026
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $385 million with a cash option of $174.2 million.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackpot
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Such has been the predicament in the powerful Central Division, where the NHL's siloed playoff format would pit the Stars against the Wild in the first round if the standings were to stay this way.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Indiana, like much of the nation, is facing a penny predicament.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
26 Feb. 2026
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Jonathan Martin, a meteorologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been tracking the size of this cold pool, tracing it back to when such reliable data began in the 1940s.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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How to play Mega Millions Player can pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers — five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Mall).—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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There’s also a mouth-watering 10-ounce American wagyu skirt steak served with shishito peppers, pickles and charred carrots.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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It is traditionally topped with lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles, and onions.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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To address that dilemma, the pediatric hospital implemented literacy screenings in about half of its 13 clinics, assigning a literacy coordinator to each.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The staff union would likely have picketed the event, which would have created a dilemma for WGA members and unionized hotel staff who would have to cross a line to enter the building.—
William Earl,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2026
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Congress and the White House are digging a deep, deep hole for our children.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Video from the scene showed multiple bullet holes in a car windshield.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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As Ever was launched 11 months ago, with an inaugural collection of teas, jam, honey and baking mixes.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Often served with just butter and jam, these sweet buns can also be used as sandwich buns for an egg sandwich at breakfast the next morning.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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New York — For months, investors and analysts have kept a close eye on the shadowy corner of finance known as private credit, where alarm bells have stoked fears of a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Designed for small patios, balconies, and gardens, the three-piece set includes a weather-resistant oval table and two chairs that easily tuck into nooks and tight corners.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Jackpot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackpot. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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