betting (on)

present participle of bet (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for betting (on)
Verb
  • The league’s gambling policy prohibits players and team employees from wagering on baseball, even legally.
    Amy Taxin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
  • That’s important when considering sports wagering allegations.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Hong Kong has already implemented a Stablecoin Ordinance, requiring issuers to be licensed and subjecting them to strict oversight of reserves and redemption rights.
    Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Trump has a difficult relationship with Zelensky, subjecting the Ukrainian leader to public and pointed criticism during his visit to the Oval Office in February.
    Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Stephanie Householder was charged with 22 felonies, including abuse or neglect of a child and endangering the welfare of a child.
    Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Though Smith was charged with four counts of assault for scaring and endangering the villagers, troopers did not say he was involved in his mother’s death.
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Israel had to inform the US without jeopardizing the operation.
    Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Property managers who understand future leasing plans can negotiate interim deals without jeopardizing long-term strategy.
    Kristin Mueller, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Betting (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betting%20%28on%29. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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