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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
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
For stubborn weeds that keep coming back, an herbicide may be your best bet.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
The markets, which include Polymarket and its chief rival Kalshi, have been criticized for everything from undermining the integrity of sports to contributing to an online betting addiction crisis among young men.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Regardless, Simpson is a high-variance bet with a realistic starter path if the game slows down and he’s drafted by a Kyle Shanahan or Sean McVay disciple.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
For stubborn weeds that keep coming back, an herbicide may be your best bet.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Valkyries are betting on young players like Burton, Salaün and Rupert to take another step from last year while hoping veterans like Thornton and Zandalasini maintain their production from last year.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
The markets, which include Polymarket and its chief rival Kalshi, have been criticized for everything from undermining the integrity of sports to contributing to an online betting addiction crisis among young men.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
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Carbios said the shift was driven in part by a non-cash impairment of 15 million euros (about $17 million) tied to its stake in Carbiolice.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Seidler took over as club chairman in November 2020 and completed buying out Fowler’s stake in the team the next year.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Gonzalez, however, could leave if Courtois and Andrii Lunin, Real Madrid’s second-choice goalkeeper, stay at the club, possibly opening the door for Navarro to push on.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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This baked pasta recipe is a great choice for a busy weeknight.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Though the arrest took place in 2023, the case faced new scrutiny in March after a video of the altercation — showing her yelling, putting Mortensen in a headlock and throwing chairs at him while a child could be heard crying — was published by TMZ.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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To have that as something that will live in my memory is worth whatever mental or emotional friction exists in rising from the comfort of my bed and putting my feet down on the floor.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Kalshi ended up refunding bettors all fees and net losses related to those bets, citing federal regulations that bar wagers on death.—
Justin Papp,Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Traders have now priced out any wagers on a Fed rate cut this year, compared with bets for roughly two cuts at the start of this year.—
Kane Wu,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Marty Supreme actress had her glam done by makeup artist Gregory Arlt, who used an assortment of customer favorites from the brand — which the actress raved about to PEOPLE last fall, including the Ideal Fix concealer and Baked Marbelized blush.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, the WNBA saw its highest viewership and attendance ever, bringing in more than 54 million unique viewers and raising attendance by 48% over the previous season, thanks to fan favorites including Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark.—
Zoya Wazir,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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