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Definitions

sweepstakes

[sweep-steyks] / ˈswipˌsteɪks /
NOUN
bet
Synonyms
STRONGEST
betting chance long shot odds pledge risk speculation stake venture wager
STRONG
action ante hazard lot lottery parlay play plunge pot raffle shot uncertainty
WEAK
down on odds-on random shot shot in the dark
Antonyms
STRONGEST
certainty

Example Sentences

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It has also influenced the way they’ve viewed the outfield market, cooling summer-long expectations that they would be leading contenders in the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

Spencer, who was sixth in last year’s sweepstakes race, led the Mustangs to their fourth straight team championship.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 21, 2025

A shot at landing their point guard of the future in the Paige Bueckers sweepstakes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025

Throw in a promotion or a sweepstakes, and we’ve got hours of content.

From Slate • Feb. 9, 2025

Also used them to determine which candy bars held the winning pieces for a £5,000 sweepstakes.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti