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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Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Those who wager on the sport know that his MVP odds have improved significantly over the past couple of weeks.
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Noun
Might not be the winner, but could be a horse to play in the exotic wagers.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
For those ready to get a jump on NFL Week 3, check out a 50% profit boost on Dolphins-Bills single wagers or SGPs.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
And in Muniz versus Dominic Calvert-Lewin, these were the two target men United’s recruitment team had wagered would make the difference in keeping the club up this season.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Those who wager on the sport know that his MVP odds have improved significantly over the past couple of weeks.
—Don Yaeger, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Wager.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wager. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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