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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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“I think like sweepstakes and prediction markets, everyone has lost their mind when it comes to gambling,” said Rocha.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

Gen. Rob Bonta ruled against daily fantasy sweepstakes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2025

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

From Slate • Feb. 9, 2025

That did not sit well with some of her teammates, including a girl who was bumped from competing in the sweepstakes after posting a slower time than M.L.’s.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2025

Mam wants to know if I won the sweepstakes and I tell her people give me tips.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt