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

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

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

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

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

sweepstakes

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