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
Boumedienne could theoretically depart college after two seasons and sign in the AHL at just 19 years old, betting on himself early — again.
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Murat Ates, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Information Confirmed By Newsweek Knowing that your $5 bet instantly secures your rewards, this is a good chance to take advantage of the unique betting markets within the app.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
At the early April stock lows, the massive US tariffs announced on Liberation Day sent the betting odds of recession soaring to 65%.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Apple shareholders and investors betting on a Federal Reserve rate cut have received good news lately.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Our adversaries are betting on fracture.
—Kay Bailey Hutchison, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
Edwards was a -270 betting favorite, while Muhammad was the +220 betting underdog.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Fremantle plans to create localized versions for international territories, betting that audiences worldwide will be ready to play along with the format that has already spelled success in America.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
Murat Ates, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Information Confirmed By Newsweek Knowing that your $5 bet instantly secures your rewards, this is a good chance to take advantage of the unique betting markets within the app.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
At the early April stock lows, the massive US tariffs announced on Liberation Day sent the betting odds of recession soaring to 65%.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Apple shareholders and investors betting on a Federal Reserve rate cut have received good news lately.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Our adversaries are betting on fracture.
—Kay Bailey Hutchison, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
Edwards was a -270 betting favorite, while Muhammad was the +220 betting underdog.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Fremantle plans to create localized versions for international territories, betting that audiences worldwide will be ready to play along with the format that has already spelled success in America.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betting
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The league’s gambling policy prohibits players and team employees from wagering on baseball, even legally.—
Amy Taxin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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That’s important when considering sports wagering allegations.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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That hasn't stopped the administration from putting US tech through the wringer at home, though.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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Above all, Durbin said nothing DHS or ICE is doing at the naval base can interfere with its mission which includes putting thousands of men and women through boot camp to become sailors.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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My older brother, who was also my fantasy football head-to-head competition for the week, was gambling on the Philly defense coming up big to beat me.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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And bets of $10 or more on higher-risk parlays — gambling that two or more specific things will happen — also will be free of the charge.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Betting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betting. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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