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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
What are the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot?
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Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Only one team will hit the jackpot, winning bragging rights and a street named in their honor.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
The Mega Millions jackpot was last hit June 27, when a Virginia player won the $348 million grand prize, lottery officials said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2025
What to know about Powerball To score the jackpot in the Powerball, a player must match all five white balls and the red Powerball.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
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Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Only one team will hit the jackpot, winning bragging rights and a street named in their honor.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
The Mega Millions jackpot was last hit June 27, when a Virginia player won the $348 million grand prize, lottery officials said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2025
What to know about Powerball To score the jackpot in the Powerball, a player must match all five white balls and the red Powerball.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackpot
Noun
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Shaw spent the next two decades in prison, determined to make something positive out of her predicament.—
Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Netanyahu systematically ignored this imperative and thus dragged Israel into its current predicament.—
Ehud Barak,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Many of the rentals also feature pools, adding an extra element of interest, and pet-friendly accommodations welcome the furriest guests.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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The modern space, with six pools, three saunas, a steam room, and café, attracts a scene, especially on a Friday night.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Avoid an acid overload of tart and tangy (pickles and citrus), a bold flavor competition, sweet and funky flavors colliding (fruity jams and aged cheeses), and a clash of spicy meats and cheeses with delicate fruits and accompaniments.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Eggs, pickles, pimientos, and plenty of Yukon golds are the heroes of this praise-worthy potato salad.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Flaherty has a $20 million player option for next season and could make more by opting out and accepting the qualifying offer, which presents an interesting dilemma.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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That points to the major dilemma underpinning Sharaa’s position.—
Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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An enormous hole opens up in the ceiling of Linda’s apartment, flooding the place and forcing her and her daughter to relocate to a motel.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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In August, Kravitz told Meyers that her mom's pet snake, Orpheus, had gotten loose and slithered into a small hole in the corner of the bathroom.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Jacob Misiorowski provided four innings of one-run ball for Milwaukee, and his fellow rookie, Chad Patrick, pitched the club out of a massive jam to keep Milwaukee ahead in the sixth.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Grandmothers elevate something as simple as toast and jam to high status.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Located on the 14th floor of 1010 Park Avenue, the 3,881-square-foot penthouse-esque apartment wraps three corners with open city views through 19 floor-to-ceiling windows that amplify the sense of light and space.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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This hutch can wear many hats—coffee bar, cocktail corner, matcha station.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Jackpot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackpot. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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