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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
David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Kalshi has also flagged and fined political candidates who have used insider knowledge of their own races to make bets.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 5 June 2026
The limiting factor has been liquidity — pockets deep enough to take the other side of big bets — and that’s now starting to show up in firms like Susquehanna.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 4 June 2026
Legacy of Spies is one of the BBC and MGM+’s biggest budget bets in recent years.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 June 2026
The team that drafts him and bets on his talent and track record of scoring will take some risk as a result.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Not all of the bets were successful because Rozier collected four rebounds, which was more than the betting line, the superseding indictment said.
—Rebecca Boone, Fortune, 29 May 2026
All monochromatic bets were off, however, once Kristy turned her attention to her two young sons.
—Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
AlphaRaccoon’s winning bets did not go unnoticed by people who watch prediction markets.
—ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
The prediction market’s CEO, Tarek Mansour, told CNBC that bets on Bad Bunny’s first song alone exceeded $100 million in volume.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
Those bets cash the same as any other.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Kalshi has also flagged and fined political candidates who have used insider knowledge of their own races to make bets.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 5 June 2026
The limiting factor has been liquidity — pockets deep enough to take the other side of big bets — and that’s now starting to show up in firms like Susquehanna.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 4 June 2026
Legacy of Spies is one of the BBC and MGM+’s biggest budget bets in recent years.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 June 2026
The team that drafts him and bets on his talent and track record of scoring will take some risk as a result.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Not all of the bets were successful because Rozier collected four rebounds, which was more than the betting line, the superseding indictment said.
—Rebecca Boone, Fortune, 29 May 2026
All monochromatic bets were off, however, once Kristy turned her attention to her two young sons.
—Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
AlphaRaccoon’s winning bets did not go unnoticed by people who watch prediction markets.
—ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
Verb
An immigrant educator at a struggling East LA high school decides his students can master AP calculus, bets everything on that belief, and turns out to be right.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
The prediction market’s CEO, Tarek Mansour, told CNBC that bets on Bad Bunny’s first song alone exceeded $100 million in volume.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
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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For millennials specifically, those two outcomes represent the highest-stakes variables in retention.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Adapting to changing stakes College football changed at a glacial pace until 2010, when rounds of realignment disrupted the sport more than Playoff expansion ever could.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The project follows a group of friends in their 30s who decide to date by jury, meaning all of their relationship choices are determined by a group vote.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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From tasting menus that spotlight a single grain variety to butcher counters featuring specific heritage breeds, professional kitchens are translating obscure agricultural choices into experiences diners remember.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Sorsby, through the filing, admitted to placing at least 2,900 wagers for more than $30,000 during his time in Bloomington.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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After someone puts themself on an exclusion list for casinos, the council said licensed facilities must refuse their wagers and deny them gaming privileges.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The Rams are currently the favorites to win the Super Bowl, regardless of what your favorite book is.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Offering trend-forward styles for both men and women, this assortment includes year-round favorites designed for all-day comfort.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Food and drink While many hoteliers rhapsodize about their estate-to-plate dishes, The Newt puts its guests right in the heart of the garden, in its café overlooking the parabola.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Out of this evolutionary necessity, new ways of leading are emerging based on the consciousness of a connected self, that both embraces the ego and puts it in service of a bigger picture, a higher calling.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The Bulls have made two first-round selections from North Carolina in their history.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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But there's a difference in the quality of those selections.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bets. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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