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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
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Sorsby’s eligibility despite placing thousands of bets will likely attract criticism that the court ruling undermines the NCAA’s anti-gambling rules.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Investors are betting that AI tools, especially the agent-style software that can carry out whole workflows on its own, will eat into the seat-by-seat licensing model that made these companies reliable.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
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Noun
Sorsby sent $65,000 to his friends to cover bets made on his behalf.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Sorsby’s eligibility despite placing thousands of bets will likely attract criticism that the court ruling undermines the NCAA’s anti-gambling rules.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026
Verb
Some homeowners are betting the weather will be on their side.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Investors are betting that AI tools, especially the agent-style software that can carry out whole workflows on its own, will eat into the seat-by-seat licensing model that made these companies reliable.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
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The long-running series, hosted by celebrity chef Guy Fieri, pits four contestants against each other in a challenge that combines grocery shopping and high-stakes cooking.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
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If the xAI stake converted into SpaceX shares, market-tracking estimates based on the SpaceX's market capitalization on Friday suggest the investment could show a paper gain of as much as $150,000 — nearly a full year of McClain's $174,000 congressional salary.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The worst place at a factory to work for was always the screen-printing department—the hot metal and lacquer thinner produce pungent toxins that workers have no choice but to inhale.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The Fantasy 5 evening drawing popped up 5, 11, 15, 24 and 35, a popular choice by man and machine.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The president’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act created a large new deduction for seniors, which put a major dent in one of Social Security’s major revenue sources — the income taxes on benefits paid by higher-income beneficiaries.—
Ben Ritz,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Reinforced with a silicone grip and soft-sided boning, this strapless bra stays put.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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But his reign was brief, when he was bested by one of Wednesday's contenders after a $0 wager.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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The fraudulent wagers resulted in tens of thousands of dollars in profits for bettors, prosecutors said.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
Noun
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El Farolito Taqueria is up there with one of our favorites.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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One of my favorites is Suzuki Beane (1961) written by Sandra Scoppettone and illustrated by Louise Fitzhugh, a parody of Eloise at the Plaza Hotel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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