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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
E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
And Ally’s bet that media equity could help build something from nothing is looking smarter every day.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
Jenner's appearance coincided with her promotion around a Super Bowl ad for the sports betting site Fanatics Sportsbook.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Even so, the Moonies—and the Moon family businesses—have long hedged their bets.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
And Ally’s bet that media equity could help build something from nothing is looking smarter every day.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Jayhawks won 71-59 in a game that was largely a slog despite a near 20-point betting line in favor of the home team.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
Jenner's appearance coincided with her promotion around a Super Bowl ad for the sports betting site Fanatics Sportsbook.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
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The competition is split between Milan, where high fashion meets high-stakes athletics, and Cortina d’Ampezzo, a dreamy mountain town nestled in the Italian Dolomites.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
6 Feb. 2026
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If last year’s 4 Nations Face-Off offered any preview, the competition will resemble a Stanley Cup Final — only with Olympic gold now at stake.—
Lia Assimakopoulos
Dallas Stars,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Casado also seemed to enjoy himself, reminding fans of his breakout performances last year at times, but De Jong remains first-choice in that midfield role.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The show is presented as a response to the official Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show headlined by Bad Bunny as the choice of the Puerto Rican mega-star drew backlash from conservatives.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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The couple heard police on a loudspeaker tell someone to put his weapon down and end the situation peacefully shortly before the helicopter arrived.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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McMillan, taken eighth overall by the Panthers in last year’s NFL Draft, put together a rookie campaign with 70 receptions (122 targets) for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Clase is accused of throwing suspicious pitches to benefit those who placed wagers on him in at least 48 games, according to ESPN.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Unlike traditional sportsbooks, which typically lock bettors into wagers, prediction market users can trade in and out of positions before events are settled, limiting losses or locking in profits.—
Suzy Khimm,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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New Mexico's favorite was the chihuahua, Nevada's was the boxer, Utah's was the border collie and California's was the maltipoo.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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He, along with Disney Entertainment co-chair Dana Walden, had long been considered a finalist for the top spot at the Mouse House, with numerous reports in recent months identifying him as the favorite.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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