betting (on)

Definition of betting (on)next
present participle of bet (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for betting (on)
Verb
  • Comer previously told the finance committee that Gary receives about $12 million from wagering taxes, which the city will use to pay for the convention center.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
  • That advantage is the amount of money that goes to the host track from advance deposit wagering (ADW) and computer assisted wagering (CAW).
    Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Researchers at the institution spent two years investigating the canvas, matching the signature and the pigments on the canvas to those of other works by Rembrandt, and subjecting the work to macro-XRF scans revealing compositional changes.
    News Desk, Artforum, 3 Mar. 2026
  • There is a real concern that what remains of the system may seek revenge for these events, targeting prisoners and political activists who are still outside prison, detaining them, and subjecting them to executions or severe punishments.
    Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • But first leaders from both parties need to talk seriously about what is needed to protect our borders without endangering the rights and freedoms that make this country so attractive in the first place.
    Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
  • According to court paperwork, Ian and Corrine Dryburgh have been charged with endangering the welfare of children, corruption of minors, and furnishing liquor to minors stemming from the incident that happened at a home in Plum Borough late last month.
    Mike Darnay, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Their request comes after an official race vehicle misdirected the runners off the course, jeopardizing their qualification for the international team.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
  • This is a simple, common-sense request that will prevent Anthropic from jeopardizing critical military operations and potentially putting our warfighters at risk.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Betting (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betting%20%28on%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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