Examples of wager in a Sentence
Noun
He has a wager on the game.
I don't think the horse will win. What's your wager?
Verb
She wagered $50 on the game.
I wouldn't wager against them.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
But at nearly 9/1, given Athletic’s recent run, that wager would spice up what may otherwise be a dull affair.
—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Betting favorites and top players continue to take a bulk of the betting action when wagering to win.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
There is a guide on the app that explains profit boosts, in addition to types of wagers.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
But at nearly 9/1, given Athletic’s recent run, that wager would spice up what may otherwise be a dull affair.
—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
Place a $5 bet for a $150 bonus or wager up to $1,000 with a safety net.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Betting favorites and top players continue to take a bulk of the betting action when wagering to win.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Wager.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wager. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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