as in wagering
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event
foolishly bet a week's salary on the World Series
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Recent Examples of betting
This week’s Club Sportico focuses on a series of sports betting investigations underway in college basketball, ones that could impact dozens of athletes at numerous D-I schools.
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Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Also in this article is the game’s broadcast information, as well as betting information.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
Both players were placed on non-disciplinary leave during the 2025 MLB season in relation to a sports betting probe.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Insider information on allegations sports betting Through this prism, consider the allegations in the indictment against former NBA player Damon Jones.
—Samidh Guha, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
Bettors allegedly won $400,000 from betting platforms on pitchers thrown by Clase between 2023 and 2025.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Since 1985, the Seminoles have lost only five times when favored by more than 17 points, according to OddsShark’s betting database and newspaper archives.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Jane Lauder is betting big on pet start-ups.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Also in this article is the game’s broadcast information, as well as betting information.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
Both players were placed on non-disciplinary leave during the 2025 MLB season in relation to a sports betting probe.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Insider information on allegations sports betting Through this prism, consider the allegations in the indictment against former NBA player Damon Jones.
—Samidh Guha, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
Bettors allegedly won $400,000 from betting platforms on pitchers thrown by Clase between 2023 and 2025.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Since 1985, the Seminoles have lost only five times when favored by more than 17 points, according to OddsShark’s betting database and newspaper archives.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Jane Lauder is betting big on pet start-ups.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betting
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Some see ARMs as the only path to homeownership, wagering that central bankers will cut rates as inflation cools off.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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In the spotlight The two-day Breeders’ Cup drew 65,232 spectators to Del Mar with a total wagering handle of $180,036,799 — the third-highest total in the 43-year history of the event.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Naval build-up China has built world’s largest navy, launching high-tech warships at a frenetic pace under Xi’s leadership, putting pressure on the United States and its Pacific allies to keep up.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even calling it a magazine is a conscious way of trying to distinguish the work producers are putting months and months of effort into recording and writing from what podcasting has become.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Outside of politics, in what stands for culture, America’s favorite national pastimes seem to be gambling, weed, gaming, and Joe Rogan.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
5 Nov. 2025
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Unlike the pre-crisis era, buyers are appearing to use ARMs as financial tools for specific strategies, rather than gambling on ever-increasing home values.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Betting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betting. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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