as in gamble
a risky undertaking
there are almost no sure bets in the movie business—almost everything is a crapshoot
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Recent Examples of crapshoot
Presumably, its hosts could be trusted not to say anything irresponsible on the air — guests are always a crapshoot — but everything anyone says is under far greater scrutiny right now.
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 15 July 2024
After the first selection, the first half of the first round appears to be a complete crapshoot.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
If Tampa is running away with its game, this will be more of a crapshoot.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2024
Being Too Specific About Your Travel Dates Booking plane tickets with points or miles can be a total crapshoot.
—Eric Rosen, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2024
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 15 July 2024
After the first selection, the first half of the first round appears to be a complete crapshoot.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
If Tampa is running away with its game, this will be more of a crapshoot.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2024
Being Too Specific About Your Travel Dates Booking plane tickets with points or miles can be a total crapshoot.
—Eric Rosen, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crapshoot
Noun
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Both companies were shaky bets but the government’s gamble paid off.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The correct reclamation project gamble can make a sizable difference.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The company has owned-and-operated channels in South Korea, Japan, and across Southeast Asia, as well as a joint venture in Latin America.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2025
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The deal, which involves the sound recordings and copyrights of more than 4,000 songs, also encompasses the formation of a joint venture to release future recordings by Deadmau5 and from Mau5trap.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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The images quickly went viral, generating a mix of speculation, confusion and outrage across the political spectrum.—
Will Steakin,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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After a ton of speculation on her appearance, Millie Bobby Brown went out in full force to call out those who criticized her appearance.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Crapshoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crapshoot. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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