as in venture
a risky undertaking
it's a gamble, but I'm willing to take the risk
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Recent Examples of gamble
Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
In other words, a lot was on the line for the high-performance division of Mercedes, and the gamble seemed to grow exponentially as time went on.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2025
Anyone who gambled with that blood for the sake of symbolic triumph would have been accountable for the cost.
—Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
If this bold shade of red has always felt like a gamble, let the spirit of autumn finally convince you to take the plunge.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
In other words, a lot was on the line for the high-performance division of Mercedes, and the gamble seemed to grow exponentially as time went on.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2025
Anyone who gambled with that blood for the sake of symbolic triumph would have been accountable for the cost.
—Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamble
Noun
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To prove their point, the researchers analyzed 46 years’ worth of venture-capital startup investments, among other data points.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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The venture, created in partnership with production companies KawanKawan Media and DW, revives the spirit of La Factory – a filmmaker incubator that ran at Directors’ Fortnight beginning in 2013.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So sorry, fantasy coaches and anybody that bet on me, my bad.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Jeremy Doku is the next most involved player, with three big chances created and three received.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Pair it with tights, knee-high boots, and a denim jacket for an effortlessly put together look.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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This could further drive up longtime residents’ property tax bills and put them at risk of losing their homes to the land bank eventually, too.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As much as the 49ers try to shield themselves from media speculation, Bethune couldn’t help but hear that their defense was in a bad way with Warner gone.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Amid speculation about why Brandy abruptly left the concert — Monica immediately dismissed any possible bad blood by shouting out Brandy when the show continued — the singer explained in a statement Sunday morning that she was forced to exit due to health issues.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That’s the risk Benioff is taking, along with Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen, and others who are wagering that this administration and its strong-man instincts will outlast the next three years.—
Tom Chavez,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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New customers in remaining states can wager up to $1,500 and score a bonus refund after a loss.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Gamble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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