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
The criminal investigations chief spoke to ABC News about online betting risks.
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Patricio Chile, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2025
The betting pick is that Silva will win this fight via knockout to keep the Fighting Nerds championship hopes alive.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Was this about ignoring the analytics or not trusting his offense to get a yard and betting on his defense instead?
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 13 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
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
Patricio Chile, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2025
The betting pick is that Silva will win this fight via knockout to keep the Fighting Nerds championship hopes alive.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Was this about ignoring the analytics or not trusting his offense to get a yard and betting on his defense instead?
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 13 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
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
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
Verb
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The driver who takes you into the park is putting his kids through school.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Always air-dry liners rather than putting them in the dryer.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Oracle isn't gambling on future demand—they're simply executing on contracts already in hand.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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New York — Funding for public train and bus services is so dire that one of the largest cities in America must rely on a sports gambling company to help.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Betting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betting. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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