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
Investors are betting this is more than phishing drills with an AI gloss.
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Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Sports betting is exploding, so sports stations sell a ton of advertising to the betting apps, even without big ratings.
—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
Most African governments are betting that the Iran shock will be short-lived.
—Judd Devermont, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Sports betting is exploding, so sports stations sell a ton of advertising to the betting apps, even without big ratings.
—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
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
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The More Viable Path of Challenging Instead of challenging NCAA sports wagering rules, Sorsby and Kessler might challenge how those rules are applied.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 May 2026
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Still, not as real as the impact going forward for all of sports, leagues that want to profit from wagering with integrity in the balance.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Certain federal debts can result in a portion of your Social Security check being garnished, ultimately putting your financial stability at risk in retirement.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Louisa, all the producers and the writers are putting little inklings that are showing these sprinkles of just who John Tucker is that are going to snowball into things.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Kalshi continues to say prediction markets are an investment product and not gambling.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
13 May 2026
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Some consider gambling a scourge, others feel that, from fizzy drinks to alcohol to consumer products, there are few ethically pure companies.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Betting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betting. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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