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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
James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
This early move of MUV Capital is a bet on the potential growth in Brazil’s movie market, on the ability to exploit emerging market opportunities and on Retrato Filmes itself.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 19 May 2025
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
An interactive attraction showing in Oakland until Sept. 28 is betting, yes indeed.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
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Noun
The most bets, totaling £1,031 ($1,386), were placed on Vanburen, while the fewest, at £297 ($399), went on Groves.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
This early move of MUV Capital is a bet on the potential growth in Brazil’s movie market, on the ability to exploit emerging market opportunities and on Retrato Filmes itself.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 19 May 2025
Verb
Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
An interactive attraction showing in Oakland until Sept. 28 is betting, yes indeed.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
Noun
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That made this a fifth time in seven years that the Preakness, for various reasons, was contested without a Triple Crown bid at stake.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
18 May 2025
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Steve Cannon, Rashaun Williams and Mark Cuban launch Harbinger Sports Partners, a $750 million fund that will focus on minority stakes in U.S. sports franchises.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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Impossible decision Nicole and Kyle then had a choice to make.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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But local advocates argue the group’s methods cross ethical lines and manipulate the reproductive choices of people with addiction.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
Verb
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The first set was tied 10 times before the Saints finally put it away 25-21 on a Pabarcus kill.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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Some of their suggestions for revamping vaccines would also put Americans at unnecessary risk: Asking certain American jurisdictions to delay childhood vaccinations, or perhaps even skip certain shots, could leave entire communities more vulnerable to disease.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
17 May 2025
Noun
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New users in remaining states can begin with a wager up to $1,500 and collect a bonus refund following a loss. BetMGM Bonus Code NW150 for Memorial Day Weekend Betting Try to find the most likely outcome when placing a $10 bet.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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As safe a bet-your-bottom-dollar wager as the sun coming out tomorrow.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
22 May 2025
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Michael Morales Betting Odds And Line Movement When BetOnline published opening odds for this fight, Morales was the -500 betting favorite over the +300 Burns.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The real draw, though, is what happens after at Tamarindo or two: the music, which ranges from DJs to sad song singalongs, where customers belt out their favorites and encourage the crowd to join in.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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