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
New York and London coffee shop chain Blank Street is betting on it.
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Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
China’s tech giants are betting heavily on these versatile platforms.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Alibaba unveiled its latest AI model Tuesday during a big week for China’s tech firms that Beijing is betting will turbocharge the country’s lagging economy.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Silver also admitted the overwhelming size of this task, given that roughly 80 countries allow betting on the NBA while billions more are wagered illegally.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
This is the archetype Mike Simas, president of The Florida Council of 100, is betting the state’s economic future on (as well as his own).
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Venture capital investors are betting on India’s startups while the country’s stock exchanges are seeing a surge in initial public offerings.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
Silver also acknowledged the overwhelming size of this task, given that roughly 80 countries allow betting on the NBA while billions more are wagered illegally.
—Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
To be sure, some investors are betting that the enormous build out will eventually translate into revenue and profits.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
China’s tech giants are betting heavily on these versatile platforms.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Alibaba unveiled its latest AI model Tuesday during a big week for China’s tech firms that Beijing is betting will turbocharge the country’s lagging economy.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Silver also admitted the overwhelming size of this task, given that roughly 80 countries allow betting on the NBA while billions more are wagered illegally.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
This is the archetype Mike Simas, president of The Florida Council of 100, is betting the state’s economic future on (as well as his own).
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Venture capital investors are betting on India’s startups while the country’s stock exchanges are seeing a surge in initial public offerings.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
Silver also acknowledged the overwhelming size of this task, given that roughly 80 countries allow betting on the NBA while billions more are wagered illegally.
—Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
To be sure, some investors are betting that the enormous build out will eventually translate into revenue and profits.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betting
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By wagering money, bettors are setting the odds on the amorous relationships of high-profile figures, from Zendaya to Katy Perry.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Virtually every election cycle sees at least one special interest duel, such as the 2022 battle between casino-owning tribes and sports wagering firms over whether California should allow betting on athletic events, which resulted in voters rejecting both competing measures.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, girl group ILLIT became the first K-pop rookie group to enter the Billboard 100 with their debut single, putting a bigger spotlight on the talent platformed in these shows.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Even with an already comfortable lead, Coronado’s attack kept putting shots on frame, logging two second-half goals.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Olympic curling has turned into a betting magnet First, intense player drama and now gambling?—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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The state outlawed many casino games in the 1870s, though that didn’t halt gambling.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Betting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betting. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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