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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 bets
Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
Jupiter always takes big swings and makes huge bets to win large.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 7 Nov. 2025
After Rozier played just nine minutes and never returned, the bets won.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Netflix can also point to the fact big-ticket bets such as Australian Yellowstone-style neo-Western drama Territory have been global commissions.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
But a lot that runup reflects big bets by investors that Musk will be able deliver things that are difficult to pull off, and the way Musk has run the company recently doesn’t inspire confidence.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The company has made big bets on satellite internet, health care, grocery, entertainment and self-driving vehicles, but with varying degrees of success.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Choose between $200 in bonus bets and a $1,000 first bet safety net for NBA games and more.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
These bets are terrible for consumers, because the sportsbooks offer less-than-fair odds on them.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Similarly, if an existing account that typically bets $50 on certain games suddenly places a $1,000 bet, that outlier behavior could trigger an investigation.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Told no at every turn, Stallone bets everything on himself, holding the line on playing the lead against seemingly impossible odds.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
Outside of a few ironic comments, there was effectively no talk about bets or spreads or parlays throughout the entire eleven innings.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
Jupiter always takes big swings and makes huge bets to win large.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 7 Nov. 2025
After Rozier played just nine minutes and never returned, the bets won.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Netflix can also point to the fact big-ticket bets such as Australian Yellowstone-style neo-Western drama Territory have been global commissions.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
But a lot that runup reflects big bets by investors that Musk will be able deliver things that are difficult to pull off, and the way Musk has run the company recently doesn’t inspire confidence.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The company has made big bets on satellite internet, health care, grocery, entertainment and self-driving vehicles, but with varying degrees of success.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Choose between $200 in bonus bets and a $1,000 first bet safety net for NBA games and more.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
These bets are terrible for consumers, because the sportsbooks offer less-than-fair odds on them.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
If a new account opens and immediately bets on a single player micro-market, that’s suspicious.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Similarly, if an existing account that typically bets $50 on certain games suddenly places a $1,000 bet, that outlier behavior could trigger an investigation.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Told no at every turn, Stallone bets everything on himself, holding the line on playing the lead against seemingly impossible odds.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bets
Noun
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In the midst of a high-stakes encounter, an officer may not have time to process his thoughts, according to Robinette.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Yet the promise felt realest only in smaller tools with clearer stakes—especially the ones built for people who are blind or have limited vision.—
Eric Sullivan,
Scientific American,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With Kate in red, Queen Camilla in blue, and Brigitte in white, the three women’s color choices made up the colors of France’s flag, as well as the colors of the Union Jack.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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When the choices aren’t great, pushing things can easily worsen situations.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Multiple bettors placed high-stakes wagers on Rozier to perform poorly before the game, all of which won.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Michael Burry unnerved investors this week with seemingly fresh wagers against artificial intelligence favorites Nvidia and Palantir Technologies .—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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From favorites like collard greens and sweet potato casserole to updates on classics like potato salad and grits, these side dishes are like scooping up a bite of nostalgia.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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This is a luxurious, Relais & Châteaux property where the swanky cocktail terrace, Espazio Oteiza, is one of my favorites for the jaw-dropping coastal views.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The driver then puts vehicle in drive, dragging officer about 100 yards with his arm inside the car.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tonga has missed the past three games, which puts his availability for Sunday’s Wild Card showdown with the Chargers in significant doubt.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Over the years, Grains and Taps has expanded from selling local and worldwide beer selections to offering their own brews, opened a second location at Pine Tree Plaza and added a restaurant.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Expect high-end steaks on the menu, along with options that a raw bar and other seafood selections.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bets. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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