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
Meanwhile, Apple is betting that within a few years, hefty workloads will run on a chip inside the phone, which will play to its strengths as the company has been integrating AI-capable silicon into its devices since 2017.
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Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Companies are betting that humanoid robots powered by the latest AI models can eventually prove capable of stepping directly into workplaces designed for humans while flexibly tackling a wider range of tasks.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
Traders have made millions betting on the Iran War.
—Wailin Wong, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
While the average college tuition today costs more than $38,000 a year, anxious parents are betting thousands more will lend their kid the competitive edge to succeed in the job market.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Prediction markets are also more widely available than online betting apps, because they’re regulated differently.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
DeStefano said the betting experience has evolved over the years and now many gamblers are making their wagers on their phones.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
The women were the favorites — both in the betting odds and in terms of the fans cheering.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Online sports betting ads stalk him constantly.
—Carla Gennaro, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Companies are betting that humanoid robots powered by the latest AI models can eventually prove capable of stepping directly into workplaces designed for humans while flexibly tackling a wider range of tasks.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
Traders have made millions betting on the Iran War.
—Wailin Wong, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
While the average college tuition today costs more than $38,000 a year, anxious parents are betting thousands more will lend their kid the competitive edge to succeed in the job market.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Prediction markets are also more widely available than online betting apps, because they’re regulated differently.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
DeStefano said the betting experience has evolved over the years and now many gamblers are making their wagers on their phones.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
The women were the favorites — both in the betting odds and in terms of the fans cheering.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Online sports betting ads stalk him constantly.
—Carla Gennaro, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betting
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Since then, the state has raked in more than $170 million through a partnership with the wagering company DraftKings.—
Todd Bookman,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
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But when wagering on elections, most traders have seemed to consistently buy and sell only one position, rather than switching between them.—
Parker Bach,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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In between, Michael Carrick took United to Stamford Bridge and won, putting the club on the brink of Champions League qualification.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Longtime friends and streetwear giants Nigo and Jun Takahashi are putting their minds together once again — and now with Nike in the mix.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The new league was started by William Hulbert, owner of the Chicago team, after the National Association collapsed because of issues ranging from corruption to rowdy, drunken ballplayers to gambling factions that damaged the integrity of the game.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Among the companies that are likely to report such surprises are gambling platform DraftKings and software provider Datadog , according to Wilson and Morgan Stanley sector analysts.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Betting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betting. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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