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sweepstake Synonyms
Another word for sweepstake
Choosing another word for sweepstake depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A form of gambling, especially on sporting events such as horse races, in which the entire prize pool made up of participants' contributions is awarded to the winner or a small group of winners.
Usage Example
"Everyone in the office contributed five dollars to the annual tournament sweepstakes."
Strongest
sweepstakes
Strong
pool
lottery
raffle
Weak
lotto
• noun (Context 2)
A promotional contest or drawing in which prizes are given away at random to participants without requiring a purchase.
Usage Example
"She entered the magazine's summer sweepstakes and won a trip to Hawaii."
Strongest
sweepstakes
Strong
giveaway
drawing
raffle
lottery
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sweepstake. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sweepstake