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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The class-action lawsuit story is similar to the sweepstakes and lottery check scam: You are told you have won and/or been awarded money, and you can deposit this check in your bank account.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Gen. Rob Bonta ruled against daily fantasy sweepstakes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025

SAC Cross Country Invitational, including in the prominent meet’s team sweepstakes race.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2025

Las Vegas and buried treasure; numbers dealers and Wells Fargo wagons; race track pay windows and spewing oil wells; craps, flushes, and sweepstakes tickets.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison

sweepstakes

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