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noun

ˈbet How to pronounce bet (audio)
Definition of betnext
1
as in stake
the money or thing risked on the outcome of an uncertain event she offered the bet of a free lunch if her team won the World Series

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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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bet

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verb

as in to put
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event foolishly bet a week's salary on the World Series

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Recent Examples of bet
Noun
The New Orleans Saints trailed the Detroit Lions, 21-0, midway through the third quarter with a live moneyline of +7800 at DraftKings — but those long-shot tickets fell just short of cashing (a $10 bet would have paid out $780). — Doug Kezirian, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 That's just what happens when the herd jumps on a trend and presses the bet until something — in this case, hedge fund Situational Awareness — blows up. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
That provides tons of betting options for new and veteran sports bettors. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026 See Pete Sweeney’s Chiefs game prediction (and the betting line) here. — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
  1. stake
  2. choice
  3. put
  4. wager
  5. favorite
Noun
  • By February 2025, the actress set her stakes on an even bigger return — joining an untitled Buffy sequel project on Hulu.
    — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Paramount had petitioned the FCC to sign off on the foreign investment, as any foreign ownership stake above 25% requires agency approval.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of stake
Noun
  • Food and drink Another lovely perk is your choice of breakfast from the à la carte menu at The Barn, the hotel’s more casual restaurant.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Based on audience size, the larger creator looked like the obvious choice.
    — Sergi Cerrato, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of choice
Verb
  • Holmes also committed a throwing error in the sixth on a pickoff move in an overall disastrous three-run inning that put the Reds ahead for good.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The Hurricanes’ offense kept on chugging early in the second quarter, and Mensah found a wide-open Elija Lofton for a 21-yard score to put UM back in the lead.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of put
Noun
  • Bet365 is offering you a great welcome to the app with a $10 bet getting you $365 in bonus bets regardless of whether your wager wins or loses.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Hanaway’s office also argued that companies offering sports contracts must pay the taxes and fees required under Missouri law and prevent anyone under 21 from placing a wager.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of wager
Noun
  • All are worth a visit, but my personal favorite is La Vara, which blends Jewish and Moorish influences to honor Southern Spain’s rich culinary history.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • In a new collaboration with luxe home decor brand L’Objet, the jewelry designer (a favorite of Zoë Kravitz, Zendaya, and Margot Robbie) has translated her signature everyday luxury ethos into tableware.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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