as in dilemma
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
if you had told the truth in the first place, we wouldn't be in this predicament
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Recent Examples of predicament
While these maneuvers were not executed with the subtle precision of an experienced pilot, Safe Return did land us safely on its own—everything a person could hope for in the event of an airborne predicament.
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Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
Sheriff Martinez could easily resolve this predicament of her own making.
—Pedro Rios, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
The cops are making progress, the bikers are sharpening their shivs, the main duo’s relationship is being tested and Ray is dealing with his own family issues, while Manny is facing his own piercing predicament.
—Peter White, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Meanwhile, third-party budget experts like the Congressional Budget Office and the Penn Wharton Budget Model say the spending bill sought by Trump now working its way through Congress would likely fail to address the U.S.' predicament.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 19 May 2025
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Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
Sheriff Martinez could easily resolve this predicament of her own making.
—Pedro Rios, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
The cops are making progress, the bikers are sharpening their shivs, the main duo’s relationship is being tested and Ray is dealing with his own family issues, while Manny is facing his own piercing predicament.
—Peter White, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Meanwhile, third-party budget experts like the Congressional Budget Office and the Penn Wharton Budget Model say the spending bill sought by Trump now working its way through Congress would likely fail to address the U.S.' predicament.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicament
Noun
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This poses a dilemma since water that is applied rolls down the sides of the container without soaking the soil.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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Thus far, India has escaped this dilemma because successive U.S. presidential administrations have deliberately overlooked these dalliances.—
ASHLEY J. TELLIS,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
Noun
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In addition to sauces, Pickled Prince sells pickles, giardiniera and kimchi at farmers markets, alongside a funky-looking pickle mascot.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Add 1 tablespoon of the simple syrup and pickle brine.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2025
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