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as in predicaments
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 jackpots
Four other players won Fantasy 5 jackpots in the past week.
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Don Sweeney
april 7, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Lung said that traditional lotteries are his company’s main competition, and that Megapot can offer larger jackpots and better odds than this incumbent system.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
One of the biggest jackpots of the year came earlier this month in Armstrong County, when one lucky player won $1 million for year for life.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
According to Mega Millions, the March 17 win marked the shortest time between jackpots since August 2023.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
One of the jackpots won in Monday’s major money Florida Lottery draw games was split between players in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area and the other jackpot was split between players in the Jacksonville metro area.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
In the last five years, there have been eight jackpots between Mega Millions and Powerball that have gone over the $1 billion mark.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 26 Feb. 2026
According to the Powerball, almost 200 jackpots have been hit since the lottery began back on April 22, 1992.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
According to the lottery, only four tickets matched all six Mega Millions numbers in 2024 – the fewest jackpots won in a calendar year since the game began in 2002.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Don Sweeney
april 7, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Lung said that traditional lotteries are his company’s main competition, and that Megapot can offer larger jackpots and better odds than this incumbent system.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
One of the biggest jackpots of the year came earlier this month in Armstrong County, when one lucky player won $1 million for year for life.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
According to Mega Millions, the March 17 win marked the shortest time between jackpots since August 2023.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
One of the jackpots won in Monday’s major money Florida Lottery draw games was split between players in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area and the other jackpot was split between players in the Jacksonville metro area.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
In the last five years, there have been eight jackpots between Mega Millions and Powerball that have gone over the $1 billion mark.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 26 Feb. 2026
According to the Powerball, almost 200 jackpots have been hit since the lottery began back on April 22, 1992.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
According to the lottery, only four tickets matched all six Mega Millions numbers in 2024 – the fewest jackpots won in a calendar year since the game began in 2002.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackpots
Noun
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The madman strategy is for not-crazy leaders caught in adverse predicaments.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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Journeys that used to take entire seasons were being covered in single episodes, characters survived predicaments that once meant surefire death, and previously relevant factors like supplies, infrastructure, and alliances no longer mattered.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The slender profile of Forever Goldy® Arborvitae lends itself to screening patios and pools without taking up a lot of space.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Shoot through natural waterslides, wade in shallow pools, or swim in the shockingly deep inlets.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Though offerings shift, look for a summer-classic watermelon gose, prickly pear sour, and even a dill sour ale infused with brine and pickles.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Add extra cheese, deli meat, pickles, olives, and anything else that sounds good, then top it all with hot honey and fig jam.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The source said that a big part of the new funds will come from a recent extension through 2050 of the eyewear licence agreement with Franco-Italian giant Essilorluxottica.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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The sheriff’s office got approval last budget cycle from commissioners to secure funds for the grant, but the grant only opened in March 2026.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Since taking office in mid-2022, Marcos has grappled with multiple complex problems and political dilemmas.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Since taking office in mid-2022, Marcos has grappled with multiple complex problems and political dilemmas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Young birdied eight holes to go along with a bogey on the par-5 15th after going water.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Select the Right Pot Oversized pots increase the risk of overwatering, so select a pot or planter that’s just 1 to 2 inches larger than your existing pot and make sure the pot has drainage holes in the base.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During construction, Black men shoveled mud through malarial swamps, while battling snakes and alligators in intense heat.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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Post-Order 66 Jedi are often just lesser versions of Obi-Wan Kenobi or Yoda, skulking around in swamps and deserts, but this duo can't seem to stay away from the action.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Jackpots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackpots. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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