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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
Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 2 June 2025
While there's no guaranteed way to be first at baggage claim, Nastro notes that being a frequent flier or holding elite status is your best bet.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2025
Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2025
Top luxury houses are betting on a new design direction to help rekindle interest from shoppers, who have pulled back on fashion as prices rise.
—USA Today, 3 June 2025
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Noun
As such, Monday becomes a key cleaning day for many, and addressing high-traffic areas of the home is your best bet, says Sara Aparacio, Homeaglow's resident cleaning expert.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 2 June 2025
While there's no guaranteed way to be first at baggage claim, Nastro notes that being a frequent flier or holding elite status is your best bet.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2025
Verb
The player bet $250, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen.
$1M winner in 4 photos.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2025
Top luxury houses are betting on a new design direction to help rekindle interest from shoppers, who have pulled back on fashion as prices rise.
—USA Today, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
Noun
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The article also said that Savvy holds stakes in Scopely.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The group argues the case places the rights of AR-style weapons at stake, a key issue the high court punted on with its rejection of the petition regarding Maryland’s assault weapons ban.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
Noun
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That’s life, and that something that also drove our artistic choices to a heartwarming visual style, retaining proximity with our main character throughout her ups and downs that also manifest in the film’s palette.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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The amount of sun and the exposure in your garden should be key factors in making your plant choices.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Fox One is launching by the fall, and puts sports at the forefront of its overall offering.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Every hard-working American deserves a living wage that helps put a roof over their head and food on the table–$7.25 an hour doesn't even come close.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
Noun
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One of those markets might be a bet with shorter odds than a regular moneyline, spread or over/under wager.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The odds will change as bettors place their wagers leading up to Saturday's approximate post time of 7:04 p.m. EDT.—
Alex Sundby
June 6,
CBS News,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The consistent betting favorite to win the 2025 WWE women’s Money in the Bank match is, in fact, Naomi, who just so happens to be the best choice, too.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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My personal favorite was the giant prawns, served with corn and chojang.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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