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
Sports betting is exploding, so sports stations sell a ton of advertising to the betting apps, even without big ratings.
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Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Suspiciously timed trades betting tens of millions or more on future oil prices have been made just before market-moving announcements from the White House.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
At this point, the market is betting Project Freedom will not unlock the vast amount of energy trapped in the Middle East.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
The Vikings are betting big on internal development, and the day-to-day improvement will be worth monitoring.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 4 May 2026
This could also open up the possibility that the organization could punish Sorsby for his gambling actions, given the NCAA has a very strict policy on betting.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
While the major pro leagues have entered into lucrative partnerships with sports-betting and prediction-market companies, the NCAA has consistently expressed opposition to gambling on sports.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Pundits and betting markets now consider Democrats are overwhelmingly favored to retake the House and install Jeffries as the first Black Speaker.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Most African governments are betting that the Iran shock will be short-lived.
—Judd Devermont, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Suspiciously timed trades betting tens of millions or more on future oil prices have been made just before market-moving announcements from the White House.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
At this point, the market is betting Project Freedom will not unlock the vast amount of energy trapped in the Middle East.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
The Vikings are betting big on internal development, and the day-to-day improvement will be worth monitoring.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 4 May 2026
This could also open up the possibility that the organization could punish Sorsby for his gambling actions, given the NCAA has a very strict policy on betting.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
While the major pro leagues have entered into lucrative partnerships with sports-betting and prediction-market companies, the NCAA has consistently expressed opposition to gambling on sports.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Pundits and betting markets now consider Democrats are overwhelmingly favored to retake the House and install Jeffries as the first Black Speaker.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Most African governments are betting that the Iran shock will be short-lived.
—Judd Devermont, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betting
Verb
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The case maintains that exposure to sportsbook apps, particularly those that feature live, in-play wagering options known as microbetting, negligently causes severe gambling addictions.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Authorities allege that the soldier made more than $400,000 wagering on the outcome of the operation using insider knowledge.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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Tucker’s starting to find his way as far as putting the barrel on the ball.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s nomination along party lines on Wednesday, putting him on track for confirmation before Powell’s term as chair ends May 15.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rose admitted to gambling in 2004 after years of claiming his innocence.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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The arrest comes amid a crackdown on gambling dens in the city.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Betting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betting. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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