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noun

ˈbet How to pronounce bet (audio)
Definition of betnext
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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
Prediction market odds are based on users' bets on who will win or lose a race, and are different from traditional polling. — Katie McQue, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026 The tech-heavy Nasdaq slid into correction territory on Friday as investors unwound their AI bets. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Verb
New users can bet $5 and get $500 in No Sweat Bets with Hard Rock Bet on tonight’s NHL slate and beyond. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026 Kalshi odds for Democratic Senate control increased to above 90%, showing traders were increasingly betting on a big night for Democrats. — Sean Conlon, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
  1. stake
  2. choice
  3. put
  4. wager
  5. favorite
Noun
  • Peña, who until last year held a stake in a company linked to Ueno, expressed contrition.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
  • As one of his first initiatives in office, Wallace is mounting a multinational peace summit, which is exactly the kind of high-stakes event Helen was installed to keep an eye on.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of stake
Noun
  • The full-scale prototype now offers a clearer look at the engineering choices behind the aircraft.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Lahn defended the program saying parents deserve more choices in their children's education.
    — Sheila Brummer, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of choice
Verb
  • Tight end Jack Evans put the Jackets in position to score with an 26-yard reception, and Carson James capped off the series by bulldozing into the end zone from a yard out.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Curry then made a three-pointer and put his hands on his head.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of put
Noun
  • Choose any wager at -500 odds or longer, and bet at least $5 on the selection.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Bubblemaps, an on-chain analytics firm, was one of the platforms to trace Theo's approximately $60 million in wagers across at least 10 Polymarket accounts.
    — Melissa Lee,Paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of wager
Noun
  • The sides were also spectacular and included a smattering of traditional favorites like creamed spinach and truffle mac and cheese.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • All Meddys restaurants follow the same general aesthetic and offer typical menu favorites, like falafel, shawarma, succulent chicken and a hummus plate.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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