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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 jackpot now has a more than $220 million cash value option if someone’s ticket matches all five numbers as well as the Powerball.
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Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
If two or more people win the jackpot in the same drawing, the money is shared equally among all winning tickets.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Tuesday's winning numbers were 11-14-17-50-57 with a Megaball of 6, but there were no jackpot winners.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
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Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
If two or more people win the jackpot in the same drawing, the money is shared equally among all winning tickets.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Tuesday's winning numbers were 11-14-17-50-57 with a Megaball of 6, but there were no jackpot winners.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackpot
Noun
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Dailey also described the incident that prompted his predicament.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
5 Nov. 2025
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Funding predicament The CJA funding shortfall is a result of the continuing resolution that Congress approved in March, just hours before a looming shutdown, to fund the government through the end of September.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The hotel is a half-mile from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and comes with heated pools and hot tubs, as well as a fitness center and airport shuttle.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Phoenix's oldest dive bars still going strong Nothing beats a classic dive, complete with cheap drinks, pool tables and a jukebox.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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As always, Guy has found himself in a pickle entirely of his own making.—
Lily Osler,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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In honor of National Pickle Day, the Oscar winner shared a throwback photo of himself smiling while holding up a jar of pickles — completely nude.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This dilemma was inspired during lockdown, when my flatmate was listening to the audiobook of Bleak House.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The National Gallery of London is hosting the first major exhibition of 18th-century painter Joseph Wright, whose works captured the moral dilemma of scientific progress at the dawn of the industrial age.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Dodgers could add Tucker to fill the massive hole in their outfield.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The HLSLongsleeve base layer features integrated thumb holes and an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) rating of at least 40.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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These traditional Jewish desserts are made with a simple shortbread dough and filled with your favorite fruit jam.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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Markle's orange marmalade, strawberry jam and raspberry jam are included in the set.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The 2026 World Cup is right around the corner, and anticipation for the biggest event in sports is building rapidly.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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So, the Carter and Alexander deals once again called DeJean’s status into question — especially since Carter is primarily a slot corner.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Jackpot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackpot. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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