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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
The $2 Million Vault game began May 6 and features prizes ranging from $20 to the $2 million jackpot, according to the game’s web page.
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Natalie Demaree, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
Error coins are generally considered jackpots in the coin-collecting world, and low mintage will likely result in higher prices.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
What to know about Powerball To score a jackpot in the Powerball, a player must match all five white balls and the red Powerball.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2025
Someone in Palmetto hit the Fantasy 5 jackpot, winning $176,901 after matching all five numbers in the drawing Monday, May 26, according to the Georgia Lottery’s website.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
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Natalie Demaree, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
Error coins are generally considered jackpots in the coin-collecting world, and low mintage will likely result in higher prices.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
What to know about Powerball To score a jackpot in the Powerball, a player must match all five white balls and the red Powerball.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2025
Someone in Palmetto hit the Fantasy 5 jackpot, winning $176,901 after matching all five numbers in the drawing Monday, May 26, according to the Georgia Lottery’s website.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackpot
Noun
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In fact, the predicament of Enphase Energy illustrates the risks of heavily investing in a single stock.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Two boaters were rescued from a treacherous predicament on a raging river in Maryland, officials said.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
Noun
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There’s also a private pool and attic space that was converted to another room.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
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From an initial pool of 51 candidate variants, the scientists narrowed it down to three genes, only one of which was likely to play any role in gene regulation: Arhgap36.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Bake a tray of chicken tenders (store-bought or homemade), set out flour tortillas, and offer a few sauces, pickles, and shredded lettuce.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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Its menu includes the 8oz Trump Cheeseburger and the 16oz Trump Tower, both with fries, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles and Trump Sauce.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Lee’s version stars frequent collaborator Denzel Washington as a music mogul who becomes the target of a ransom demand that forces him into a moral dilemma, between life and death.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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According to my company's Prescription Habits Report, 48% of those over 55 have been forced to choose between their medications and essential bills, while 45% of adults aged 35 to 54 face the same dilemma.—
Alexandra Robertson,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Three holes were drilled in his skull to reduce the pressure on his brain (those holes were later filled with titanium plugs).—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Despite his success, DeBoer’s tenure in Dallas will now be best remembered for his snap decision to pull starting goaltender Jake Oettinger after the Stars fell into an early 2-0 hole in their elimination game against Edmonton last week.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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But Kyle Tucker’s run-scoring single in the fifth put the Cubs ahead again, and Taillon got out of a jam in the sixth, aided by Nico Hoerner nailing a runner at the plate on a fielder’s choice grounder.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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The next blues jam at The Bakery District is set for 1-6 p.m. June 15.—
Monica Hooper,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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This international window will be too soon to judge the new manager, but heavy expectations will be waiting around the corner for Ancelotti, and come the September and October internationals Brazil fans will expect big improvements for their side after a recent humbling by Argentina.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Summer is just around the corner and for many of us, that means one thing: vacation.—
Jordan Priddy,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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“Jackpot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackpot. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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