Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betting (on)
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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 -
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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Revelations in 2020 that Boohoo’s Leicester contractors were subjecting their workers to exploitative pay and unsafe conditions certainly sullied the Midlands city’s reputation.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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The process begins by collecting raw gas from waste sites and subjecting it to a rigorous desulfurization stage to remove corrosive sulfur compounds.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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What was Koch thinking, endangering children like this?—
Bill Donahue,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, any proposals moving through the Legislature cannot come at the expense of endangering essential services that keep our city clean, safe, and functioning.—
Andrea Keiser,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Waiting for the bigger contract carried risk, with an injury potentially jeopardizing the payday.—
Tom Kludt,
Vanity Fair,
17 Feb. 2026
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Funding for the Department of Homeland Security has expired, potentially jeopardizing critical government services like airport security and disaster relief.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Betting (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betting%20%28on%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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