as in dilemma
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
if you had told the truth in the first place, we wouldn't be in this predicament
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Recent Examples of predicament
Margo’s current custody predicament dredges up old wounds for both of her parents.
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Other former Spirit employees, including ones in different positions, share Zoellers doubts and predicament.
—Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Our predicament was worsened by the motor-laden, vertically floating canoe that offered little support and would not be blown or pushed ashore, and by the loss of untethered life cushions and the lack of life jackets.
—Jim Hoagland, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026
After realizing their predicament, the couple was forced to swim to a buoy about a mile from shore.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Other former Spirit employees, including ones in different positions, share Zoellers doubts and predicament.
—Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Our predicament was worsened by the motor-laden, vertically floating canoe that offered little support and would not be blown or pushed ashore, and by the loss of untethered life cushions and the lack of life jackets.
—Jim Hoagland, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026
After realizing their predicament, the couple was forced to swim to a buoy about a mile from shore.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicament
Noun
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The dilemma is that each player wants the other side to blink first, but the cost of miscalculation is catastrophic.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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This dilemma led industries to re-evaluate how to join electrical components.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The drink, created in partnership with Grillo's Pickles, blends real pickle ingredients with electrolytes and Smoothie King’s standard fruit and nutrition base.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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There is a small amount of Gamle Ode Dill Aquavit that amplifies the savory aspect and adds an almost pickle-like element to the drink.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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“Predicament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicament. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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