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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
Larger jackpots will greet Friday’s players of Mega Millions, up to $625 million, and Jackpot Triple Play, up to $275,000.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
What are the top Mega Millions jackpots of all time?
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The frequency of billion-dollar jackpots has increased, with four in 2023 and three in 2024.
—Jennifer Sangalang, Treasure Coast Newspapers, 8 Oct. 2025
The Monopoly promotion, introduced in 1987, became a marketing phenomenon, offering customers the chance to win prizes ranging from free meals to houses, cars, and million-dollar cash jackpots.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Today, Publishers Clearing House and its prize money seem quaint in comparison to jackpots of more than $1 billion from Powerball and Mega Millions.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Two winners scored jackpots worth $15 million from lottery scratchers bought from vendors in the East Bay this week, according to the California Lottery.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
The data showed the store, address, number of jackpots won and jackpot amounts won.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
What are the top Mega Millions jackpots of all time?
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The frequency of billion-dollar jackpots has increased, with four in 2023 and three in 2024.
—Jennifer Sangalang, Treasure Coast Newspapers, 8 Oct. 2025
The Monopoly promotion, introduced in 1987, became a marketing phenomenon, offering customers the chance to win prizes ranging from free meals to houses, cars, and million-dollar cash jackpots.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Today, Publishers Clearing House and its prize money seem quaint in comparison to jackpots of more than $1 billion from Powerball and Mega Millions.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Two winners scored jackpots worth $15 million from lottery scratchers bought from vendors in the East Bay this week, according to the California Lottery.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
The data showed the store, address, number of jackpots won and jackpot amounts won.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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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Pakistan Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said his nation was hoping for more of a consensus going into Tuesday’s vote given the funding predicaments and operational issues that have dogged the MSS.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Is River in desperate need of some R&R, or is everyone else projecting their own predicaments onto him?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Well, yes, but FDR built a swimming pool, to which it might be countered that pools make good palliative care for polio sufferers.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
25 Oct. 2025
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While alternating between Colony Club’s multiple lagoon pools and the beach was tempting, the many off-site excursions are not to be missed.—
Kate Van Dyke,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While a regular sandwich consists of toppings and meat between two or more pieces of bread, a picklewich replaces the bread with pickles.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Mixed with celery, red onions, peas, lemon juice and sweet pickles the pasta salad is delicious with just a few effortless ingredients.—
Sofia DiStefano,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The 2025 shutdown has occurred because Democrats want to see extensions of tax credits and continued spending on health agencies, both actions which come directly out of federal government funds.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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If approved for release, the $15 million in planning funds will start with examining the Green Bay Correctional and Waupun Correctional Institutions, where there have been several deaths in recent years.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With its iconic captains, philosophical dilemmas and unforgettable alien encounters, the Trek universe is rich with lore, logic, and a whole lot of technobabble.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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The dilemmas of post-revolutionary life—in particular, the gap between fulsome propaganda and flawed realities—were efficiently captured, as usual, in the popular genre known as the anekdot.—
Benjamin Nathans
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Yet, the rule won’t take effect until July 2028 and leaves big holes.—
Darin Detwiler,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Type Of Pot Choose a 4- to 6-inch pot with several drainage holes to keep the soil from getting waterlogged and soggy.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The land was also covered by swamps and ponds, where animals lived, including deer, ducks and hogs.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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These mammals are found across North America, residing in every kind of habitat from hardwood forests to coastal plains to swamps.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Country Store sells a collection of fall decorating items, delicious jams, jellies and honey, farm toys and more, while concessions classics like BBQ and hamburgers plus fall favorites like pumpkin fudge and funnel cakes can be found at the Food Depot.—
Katie Nixon,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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Opt for lower-sugar jellies and jams to complete your flavor combo.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
17 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Jackpots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackpots. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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