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as in choice
a person or thing that is chosen
your best bet would be the scenic route along the coast
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Recent Examples of bet
Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Bebuzee’s bet is that the future of digital interaction will favor unified ecosystems over isolated tools.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Mar. 2026
The race to find what’s next Meta, Google and Samsung are all betting big on smart glasses that use AI to analyze and answer questions about a wearer’s surroundings.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Gambling, and in particular prop bets, have been an issue for multiple North American sports leagues in the wake of legalization of sports betting.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Bebuzee’s bet is that the future of digital interaction will favor unified ecosystems over isolated tools.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
But there has to be a way to take chances without betting the farm.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Mar. 2026
The race to find what’s next Meta, Google and Samsung are all betting big on smart glasses that use AI to analyze and answer questions about a wearer’s surroundings.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
Noun
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Friday’s game also comes with some significant stakes for the Heat and Hornets, with both teams hoping to make the playoffs without needing to take part in the play-in tournament.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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Nestlé bought a majority stake in Blue Bottle in 2017, paying $425 million for 68% of the shares.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Atrani In Positano’s quieter Fornillo area, this three-bedroom villa includes multiple terraces and garden spaces for dining, lounging, and sunset BBQs—and is a smart choice for those traveling with a larger group.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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March 21 – April 19 Day-to-day choices pack surprising potential for peace.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Matthews left the game immediately, without putting any weight on the leg, and wasn’t able to return.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Consecutive victories over the New York Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves put the Lakers back in the contender conversation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Murphy accused those with insider knowledge of placing those wagers and reaping big payouts.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2026
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The bill that Cox plans to sign would expand the state's gambling ban to include wagers on certain events happening in a game rather than the game's outcome.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Trump carried the district by a wide margin in the 2024 presidential election, making the GOP the heavy favorite to retain the seat.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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Fortner, 27, will be considered the favorite for the starting center job entering the remainder of the offseason.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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