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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 777 Jackpot game costs $10 to play and offers two jackpot prizes of $777,777.
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Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2025
Comment The Ting Tings needed a lot of spins to hit the jackpot.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
The player hit the Fantasy 5 jackpot, winning $127,068.38 in the evening drawing Saturday, April 19, according to the Florida Lottery.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
Ohio has had 21 jackpot winners, according to Mega Millions.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
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Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2025
Comment The Ting Tings needed a lot of spins to hit the jackpot.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
The player hit the Fantasy 5 jackpot, winning $127,068.38 in the evening drawing Saturday, April 19, according to the Florida Lottery.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
Ohio has had 21 jackpot winners, according to Mega Millions.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackpot
Noun
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But the Orioles’ predicament is not all that complicated.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Now he’s found himself in the very same predicament that DeSantis once did.—
Drew Nelles,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But this caution presents an opportunity: By proactively leveraging nearshore hiring, firms can tap into skilled, cost-effective talent pools and achieve operational stability in uncertain markets.—
Jens Erik Gould,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Endowments are pools of financial investments that belong to a nonprofit.—
Todd L. Ely,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Tomato slices are slipping out, pickles are disappearing and the bread can get soggy. Build a better burger like this: Toast the bun.—
Joe Difazio,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the endless regional and personal variations of miso soup and pickles mean each shop’s set is just a little different.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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Defensive dilemmas While Arsenal attackers are a challenge to back with rotation expected due to the Champions League, there may be some stability among their goalkeeper and central defenders.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The action in Rust is propelled by an accidental killing and its central moral dilemma concerns an infamous man trying to do the right thing.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2025
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For nearly three years the school shunned NIL and refused to adjust the admissions process for potential transfers, digging itself a sizable hole.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Patching a drywall hole is a quick, affordable DIY task that anyone can do.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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The new Ramona Grange Growers Exchange at 215 Seventh St. attracted eight vendors who sold produce, sourdough bread, homemade jams, honey and other assorted items.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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Finish and Store Transfer jam to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator up to 1 month.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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The city sold the elevated water tank site on the corner of Persimmon and Eighth to DRA Properties, LLC for $1,000 in November with the stipulation that the company would disassemble, remove and dispose of the water tower at its own expense within 18 months of the sale, according to city documents.—
Gael Langdon,
Arkansas Online,
29 Apr. 2025
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The grad’s next big adventure is right around the corner, so practical gear like a planner, laundry bag, or reusable water bottle will be welcomed!—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Jackpot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackpot. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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