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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
If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize will continue to tick up.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
Place a bet on the lowest seed to win on Saturday to score a share of the jackpot.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
For a small indie drama, that’s hitting the jackpot.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Mar. 2025
If [the Lottery Commission] didn't do an investigation into the [April 2023 jackpot winner], that's on you.
—David Chiu, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
Place a bet on the lowest seed to win on Saturday to score a share of the jackpot.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
For a small indie drama, that’s hitting the jackpot.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Mar. 2025
If [the Lottery Commission] didn't do an investigation into the [April 2023 jackpot winner], that's on you.
—David Chiu, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackpot
Noun
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California and other states have spent much of the past decade trying to get out of this predicament by undoing single-family zoning laws and streamlining permitting for apartments, backyard cottages and other higher-density housing.—
Conor Dougherty,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Why Canned Wine? Archer Roose Wines, co-owned by chief creative officer and actress Elizabeth Banks and CEO Marian Leitner-Waldman, started with this predicament in mind.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Because the Attorney General has chosen to proceed in this way, Mr. Mangione’s Due Process rights have already been violated and the manner in which the Government has acted has prejudiced the grand jury pool and has corrupted the grand jury process.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The move is designed to help fuel Dorothy St. Pictures’ ambitions to grow its talent pool in the U.K. and U.S. and expand its development of premium nonfiction series and docs, as well as its narrative film slate, to further genres and platforms.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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According to our readers, classics like the Chicken Sandwich Meal (extra pickles, please) and seasonal treats like the Peach Milkshake are always worth stopping for.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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The deal on the burgers – each comes with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, Smash Sauce, and ketchup on a toasted bun – is good in stores, online and through the Smashburger app.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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By the time France’s Nations League semi-final against Spain comes around in early June, Deschamps will have the usual array of squad composition and team selection dilemmas to contend with.—
Tom Williams,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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But now, Cooper is facing a serious dilemma following his purchase of the mansion.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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One obstacle the Bengals face in their quest for postseason play, however, is the outbreak of injuries that started in spring training and have created a significant hole in their offense.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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One interesting depiction of the Last Supper was found above a German coat of arms, which depicted a goblet, a platter, and a round piece of bread with a hole in it, similar to a Jerusalem bagel.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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For lunch there are soups, salads, quiches and toasts, such as avocado toast or peanut butter and jam.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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After a pair of visits by pitching coach Pete Maki, Alcalde got out of the jam by striking out Yordan Alvarez looking and getting Christian Walker to fly out.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2025
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According to Johnson, the bass boat came around a corner and collided with the center console vessel, running over the vessel and then going airborne.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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Mother’s Day is right around the corner, followed by springtime socializing and summer soirées, so here’s your chance to snag a new purse deal just in time for gifting to a loved one, or yourself.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Jackpot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackpot. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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