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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
Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
Pulse parlay of all five bets (+2493): Wager: $10
To win: $249.34
Pulse tally so far: +$60.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Luke Fountain, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
For its part, Ukraine is betting on long-range strikes targeting Russian energy infrastructure to persuade the Kremlin to accept negotiations.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Eight years ago, Americans placed around $5 billion in sports bets.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
Pulse parlay of all five bets (+2493): Wager: $10
To win: $249.34
Pulse tally so far: +$60.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Target is betting on exclusive sets, limited specialty drops and drawing a more diverse consumer base.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
For its part, Ukraine is betting on long-range strikes targeting Russian energy infrastructure to persuade the Kremlin to accept negotiations.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
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As Robbie's actions target stash houses run by the notorious Dark Hearts motorcycle gang, a deadly turf war erupts, escalating tensions in the city and drawing both law enforcement and criminal factions into a high-stakes battle over control, survival and justice.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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The brokerage rose are trading 3% higher after several large investors raised their stakes in the trading platform, per regulatory filings.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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How self-reflection operates matters because it will always be needed to make wiser choices about our toughest challenges.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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The styling move — boots tucked cleanly under denim — is a classic styling choice for a reason.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
17 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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For example, someone who misses on a $1,000 wager will receive five $200 bonus bets.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Additional uses of geolocation data, the providers say, include proving a bettor is dishonestly disputing credit card charges, revealing sign-up bonus abuse or showing that someone is illegally making proxy wagers across state lines.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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In an April 2021 Vogue Life In Looks interview, the Goop founder discussed why the outfit has remained a fan favorite for decades.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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From sheets to robes, Brooklinen has tons of favorites among our editors for the brand’s quality materials—including the collection of pillows.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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