Synonyms for lottery
ˈlɒt ə rilot·te·ry

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1. lotterynoun

   something that is regarded as a chance event

   "the election was just a lottery to them"

   Synonyms:
   drawing, raffle

2. lottery, drawingnoun

   players buy (or are given) chances and prizes are distributed by casting lots

   Synonyms:
   draft, draught, drawing, drafting, drawing off, draftsmanship

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1. • Accident
   • Game Of Chance

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1. List of paraphrases for "lottery":

   lotteries, raffle, lotto, sweepstakes, jackpot, bingo, betting

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1. Paul Morrow:

   We are in a residential area and even though some stores in our area have closed, we have stayed open to serve our community, selling Lottery products absolutely helps business, no doubt about it.

2. Leisha Campbell:

   We knew she was going to be born today, we just didn't know it would be at 10:11 a.m., everyone is telling us we should play the lottery. We feel this is a lucky day and are excited to get family photos with Santa.

3. Michael Arnold:

   This protest should not be a government expenditure lottery ticket, i've only heard of one wall damaged in the whole set of buildings.

4. Sarah Pierce:

   During the pandemic, so far, this administration has effectively ended asylum at the southern border, they've drastically decreased legal immigration, especially family-based immigration, into the country. They have effectively ended the diversity visa lottery and they've significantly decreased the number of temporary foreign workers coming into the country.

5. Andrew Morton:

   He’s got a spring in his step, he’s whistling a merry tune. He looks like a man who has won the lottery… and she would be thrilled as a parent to see him so happy.