BLACKJACK Synonyms: 130 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of blackjack

as in to force

to cause (a person) to give in to pressure you cannot blackjack me into going along with this

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as in to intimidate

to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats an extortionist trying to blackjack a shopkeeper into paying protection money

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blackjack

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noun

as in cup

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as in cane

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Recent Examples of blackjack

Verb

There, he got sucked in — to blackjack, poker, roulette. — Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 5 Apr. 2026 Kyle Kirkland, head of the California Gaming Association, told CBS News Sacramento this would outlaw blackjack and allow for stricter changes to player-dealer games. — Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026

Noun

That’s why visitors won’t find traditional slot machines or table games such as blackjack, roulette or craps at Texas tribal casinos. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 Cardrooms have continued to offer blackjack and other banked games such as baccarat by giving players the option to take turns dealing the game and by relying on third-party businesses that employ people to act as bankers. — Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for blackjack

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blackjack

Verb

Rather than chasing fancy titles or splashy paychecks throughout her career, she’s gravitated toward jobs that pushed her out of her comfort zone, forced her to take risks, and taught her to embrace a little chaos.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
The defense once again gave the offense an opportunity, forcing an Argyle punt, and this time, Heritage capitalized with a 2-yard rushing TD from Vargas to cut the lead to 7 points.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of force

Noun

Several employee open cup containers with unapproved screw-top lids were on the shelf, prep table and food prep storage.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Another product catching the attention of health experts, school officials and parents doesn’t come in a cup or a can.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of cup

Noun

By the late 1800s, Thonet had added child-size cane seating and high chairs to its catalog.

— Steven Weill, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026
Before he was dragged, Boahene was seen on the train car’s security cameras with a cane and a blue plastic bag, moving unsteadily toward the door after the train stopped at Utica Ave.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of cane

Verb

The initiative specifically targets performers who coerce visitors for cash or falsely imply that tipping is mandatory, FOX5 said.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
According to Moscow’s defense intellectuals, Russia may need to change its posture to contain this trend, including by seeking new tools to keep Europe at bay and to coerce it below the nuclear threshold.

— Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of coerce

Verb

As recess is one of the most active places for bullying to take place, Rhea wanted to counteract that trend.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
Washington should project vision and leadership to its friends, not jarring uncertainty and bullying transactionalism.

— Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of bully

Noun

Participants can take part in the town’s stein hoisting contest to see who can hold a full tankard of beer the longest.

— Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Mockrin references the tankard by painting the Sabine women in a color palette mimicking marble statuary or ivory carvings.

— Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

Definition of tankard

Noun

Campbell briefly left the station and while outside, he was captured on surveillance footage taking an item out from his cross-body bag before returning to the station, approaching Mobley and spraying him with mace twice, prosecutors stated.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
Prosecutors say Campbell then sprayed Mobley with mace and stabbed him in the neck.

— Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of mace

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