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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
Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Both programmes represent significant bets on optical infrastructure.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The online version of betting known as prediction markets has come seemingly out of nowhere to become a multibillion-dollar industry, one that has set off a struggle pitting states’ rights to regulate them against federal power.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The next generation of online sports betting The study did not take into account betting on prediction markets, which have become popular venues to place sports bets.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Both programmes represent significant bets on optical infrastructure.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Kalshi is barring athletes and coaches from betting on their sports and preventing politicians from trading on their campaigns, Axios reported.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The online version of betting known as prediction markets has come seemingly out of nowhere to become a multibillion-dollar industry, one that has set off a struggle pitting states’ rights to regulate them against federal power.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
Noun
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For Philly fans watching this play out, the financial stakes tell the story of how quickly Bohm’s career has grown — and how complicated things have apparently become behind the scenes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Approximately $150 million is at stake in the poaching penalty and exit fee lawsuits — the former filed by the Pac-12 against the Mountain West, the latter by Utah State, Boise State and Colorado State against the Mountain West.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Make choices that satisfy your soul.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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The choice of Walsh over Baylor Scheierman — who started for Brown on Friday and has been above Walsh on the depth chart for the last two-plus months — was notable, as the former had not started a game since New Year’s Day.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That $4 million APY puts him outside the Top 30 among all offensive tackles in the league.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The second half belonged to the Hornets as Grant Williams' 3 put Charlotte up 94-76 entering the fourth quarter.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the gambling companies take in revenue directly from each wager, unlike the social-media apps, which make money by selling advertising.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Supporters of legalization say people will place online sports wagers regardless of whether the practice is legal, so the state should regulate and tax it.—
MICHAEL GOLDBERG Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Buccaneer is a traveler's favorite on Saint Croix.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles came up just short of Super Bowl LX last season, losing to the eventual champion Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game, but the Rams are the odds-on favorites to win Super Bowl LXI next year.—
Megan Armstrong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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