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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
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 June 2025
Another gambler on the other side of the country also hit a slot machine jackpot with an 88-cent bet.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 11 June 2025
Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 15 June 2025
Investors are betting on a rate cut in October, according to futures.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 June 2025
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Noun
Hov’s $1 million bet on the Oklahoma City Thunder to defeat the Indiana Pacers in exactly five games officially became a loss after the Pacers’ game three victory to take a 2-1 lead in the 2025 NBA Finals.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 June 2025
Another gambler on the other side of the country also hit a slot machine jackpot with an 88-cent bet.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 11 June 2025
Verb
Pre-tournament betting favorite Scottie Scheffler is tied for 11th at plus 4, eight shots back.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 15 June 2025
Investors are betting on a rate cut in October, according to futures.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
Noun
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Supporters argued that personal privacy was at stake, while those who opposed the bill argued that disclosure added transparency to the process.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
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Mubadala doesn’t hold direct stakes in the NBA or any other major North American sports leagues or teams.—
Matt Bok,
Sportico.com,
21 June 2025
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When including undecided voters, the first ranked choice margin goes to 43% for Cuomo and 35% for Mamdani.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
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As the 2025 legislative sessions wrap up, one thing is clear: The once radical idea of giving every family access to educational choice is now mainstream.—
Ed Tarnowski,
National Review,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Haliburton put no weight on the leg and had his face wrapped in towels as he was taken to the Pacers’ locker room for evaluation.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Schools and online safety A new rule mandates that all public schools in the state must put anti-cyberbullying policies in place.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
Noun
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An epic wager that epitomized her unbeatable spirit.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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The state’s tax is 25 cents for the first 20 million wagers in licensed sportsbooks per year, then 50 cents for additional bets.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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Additionally, John Lithgow will play Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer will play Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu will play Severus Snape and Nick Frost will play Rubeus Hagrid — all Hogwarts favorites.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia flavor and a chocolate and vanilla soft-serve swirl—like the kind Carvel serves—are his two favorites.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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