Sweepstakes is an English word with synonyms like lottery or drawing. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Sweepstakes meaning
plural of sweepstake
Using Sweepstakes
- The main meaning on this page is: plural of sweepstake
- Useful related words include: lottery, drawing.
- In the example corpus, sweepstakes often appears in combinations such as: the sweepstakes, sweepstakes and, sweepstakes in.
Context around Sweepstakes
- Average sentence length in these examples: 21.9 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 4 middle, 14 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Sweepstakes
- In this selection, "sweepstakes" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 21.9 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, day, dollar, mayoral, prize, casinos and race stand out and add context to how "sweepstakes" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a day sweepstakes in battleground and 1999 feminist sweepstakes in 2004. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "sweepstakes" sits close to words such as abreast, accrue and adkins, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with sweepstakes
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Entering sweepstakes is typically easy and straightforward. (7 words)
Completing the process automatically enters participants into a sweepstakes. (9 words)
As with Nixon, Vance will seize the VP-president sweepstakes. (10 words)
Formed by Kathleen Hanna after the dissolution of her trailblazing riot grrrl group, Bikini Kill, this electronic rock group has released three records to date, including its self-titled debut in 1999, Feminist Sweepstakes in 2004. (36 words)
Alexander Payne wrote and directed 2013's black comedy the 21st century's great black-and-white movies as a father and son who take a road trip to claim a million-dollar sweepstakes prize. (35 words)
Jane Hedengren of Provo (Utah) Timpview ran a new national prep record 15:32.5 to edge Elizabeth Leachman of Boerne (Texas) Champion by one-tenth of a second in the girls’ sweepstakes race. (34 words)
Example sentences (20)
Alexander Payne wrote and directed 2013's black comedy the 21st century's great black-and-white movies as a father and son who take a road trip to claim a million-dollar sweepstakes prize.
Burnett stuck with Lightfoot in round one of the mayoral sweepstakes, then backed Paul Vallas in the April 4 runoff.
But like John Belushi in Animal House after the latest fiasco at the Delta frat, the airline is bellowing “Road trip!” to its Rapid Rewards customers, with a new sweepstakes.
Completing the process automatically enters participants into a sweepstakes.
Entering sweepstakes is typically easy and straightforward.
Formed by Kathleen Hanna after the dissolution of her trailblazing riot grrrl group, Bikini Kill, this electronic rock group has released three records to date, including its self-titled debut in 1999, Feminist Sweepstakes in 2004.
However, players are encouraged to approach sweepstakes casinos responsibly and within their means to ensure a safe and enjoyable gaming experience.
It also mentions a small sweepstakes that went live in December and runs until February 28, 2023.
Jane Hedengren of Provo (Utah) Timpview ran a new national prep record 15:32.5 to edge Elizabeth Leachman of Boerne (Texas) Champion by one-tenth of a second in the girls’ sweepstakes race.
Sweepstakes, with their rich history and dynamic evolution, continue to capture the imagination of individuals worldwide.
The group of teams not in this category and not showing signs of being competitive are already being talked about in terms of the Caleb Williams sweepstakes.
The New England Patriots now should have one fewer competitor in the Jerry Jeudy sweepstakes.
They opposed Superior Court Judge Todd Burke’s preliminary injunction favoring sweepstakes businesses.
Weiss had sought Arroyo's help to get the legislature to legalize so-called sweepstakes machines in Illinois.
Weiss’ “unlawful actions were designed to protect his business, the legitimate income that provides for his family, and to institute clear regulation of the sweepstakes industry,” Usharovich wrote.
With those factors and more in mind, it could spell bad news for the Patriots if the Chiefs jump into the Hopkins sweepstakes.
A judge in Philadelphia held a brief hearing in the city prosecutor’s bid to shut down Elon Musk’s one million-US-dollar-a-day sweepstakes in battleground states.
A Philadelphia judge plans to hold a hearing Thursday in the city prosecutor’s bid to shut down Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day sweepstakes in battleground states.
As with Nixon, Vance will seize the VP-president sweepstakes.
Each Participating Entity may offer entry into a local sweepstakes that is affiliated with the Promotion (a “Third-Party Contest”).
Common combinations with sweepstakes
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the sweepstakes 11×
- sweepstakes and 5×
- sweepstakes in 4×
- sweepstakes that 4×
- sweepstakes for 3×
- sweepstakes is 2×
- girls sweepstakes 2×
- charity sweepstakes 2×
- sweepstakes office 2×
- special sweepstakes 2×