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jackpot

noun

ˈjak-ˌpät

Definition of jackpot

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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as in pool

the total of the bets at stake at one time once the jackpot hit $100 million, everybody and his cousin was buying lottery tickets

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Recent Examples of jackpot According to Hiatt, both pilots include returning champions competing against challengers and a progressive jackpot. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 But this Sunday wasn’t light on jackpot winners as five players found financial fortune. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 Earlier this year, a player won a $118,000 Show Me Cash jackpot prize. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026 For the first financial task, participants will be shown a series of 14 images of products, services, experiences and spending opportunities such as the Powerball jackpot. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jackpot

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Noun

The relentless rain associated with Hurricane Isaias didn’t stop some hikers from venturing onto trails and greenways in North Carolina, leading to life-threatening predicaments, officials say.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
Through one dangerous predicament after another, his stunt work reveals a performer who seems entirely comfortable in his own skin.

— Kristen Lopez, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of predicament

Noun

At the bottom is the emerald-green pool, providing guests with welcome respite from the heat.

— Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Back on property, the outdoor pool sits peacefully at the edge of the vineyard next to two large oaks (one of which has a storybook-like swing hanging from it, which the youngest guests adored).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of pool

Noun

Sauces and pickles checked in the walk-in cooler are at 42 degrees.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Recently a box showcased sweet, custardy amaebi, salmon belly, chum ikura, uni, toro, Hokkaido hotate, octopus and kizami wasabi adorned with various flowers and pickles.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of pickle

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His unit had shown holes in the secondary, ranking 131st in the country in pass defense.

— Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
Joe Jackson ran for 159 yards and a touchdown, Avery Johnson threw for 203 yards and another score, and the Wildcats overcame a multitude of mistakes while rallying from an early 10-point hole to keep nearly two decades of dominance going.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of hole

Noun

The Guardians had a runner on first with one out in the third when second baseman Ben Williamson robbed DeLauter of a hit that prevented a first-and-third jam.

— Rob Maaddi, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Besides her own headlining set, karaoke queen Clarkson is sure to be asked to stick around for the festival’s traditional closing night jam of all-1990s covers.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of jam

Noun

The Tkachuks won the puck along the right wing boards and Brady got control in the corner.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Even with the rain, the sunroom-like den remained my favorite corner of the house to read, sip on coffee, or take a moment to myself before breakfast.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026

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