as in venture
a risky undertaking
it's a gamble, but I'm willing to take the risk
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Recent Examples of gamble
Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
His gamble has since paid off with regular radio play, loud sing-alongs at shows and tearful fans at meet-and-greets who share how the song has touched them.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2025
In contrast, Trump appears willing to gamble with the U.S. supply of potash, even as major alternative producers—Russia, Belarus, and China—pose geopolitical challenges.
— Made By History, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The decision to hold a second vote in Jackson County would mark a major gamble.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
His gamble has since paid off with regular radio play, loud sing-alongs at shows and tearful fans at meet-and-greets who share how the song has touched them.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
Even after gambling significant resources to trade up and nab Troy Franklin in the fourth round last year, there’s ample reason for the Broncos to reach high on a wideout next week in Green Bay.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2025
In contrast, Trump appears willing to gamble with the U.S. supply of potash, even as major alternative producers—Russia, Belarus, and China—pose geopolitical challenges.
— Made By History, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamble
Noun
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The newest place to venture is The Rookery, which opened in December 2024 and features both a quaint garden and a comfortable lounge.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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That was the impetus for his latest business venture, appropriately named Game 7.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But the Liberals are an electoral machine—something of a rarity on the center-left—that would be foolish to bet against.—
Daniel Block,
The Atlantic,
29 Apr. 2025
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Ahead of polls closing nationwide, 72 percent of people said Carney was going to win the election compared to 28 percent, on betting odds website Polymarket at 8:44 p.m. ET.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Stock markets plummeted and economic forecasts increased the chances of a recession.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The 6-year-old with a deep love for Taylor Swift never had the chance to see her idol perform.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The fest in the Czech spa town has earned a reputation as one of the biggest summer celebrations of film in Central Europe, putting the spotlight on new releases from the region and far beyond, along with highlights of the film festival circuit from the past year.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2025
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This entails: Buying the May 30 $470 put @ $19.50 Selling the May 30 $520 put @ $42.20 The maximum reward is $2270 if META is above $5520 at expiration.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Some see the church’s future as lying in Asia, which has led to speculation the next pope could be from Southeast Asia.—
Alicia Johnson,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2025
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Much of the world’s attention is on the chaotic, short-term consequences of these policies: wild stock market fluctuations, concerns about the U.S. bond market, fears of a recession, and speculation about how different countries will negotiate or react.—
Michael Pettis,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Place a $5 bet for a $150 bonus or wager up to $1,000 with a safety net.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Betting favorites and top players continue to take a bulk of the betting action when wagering to win.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Gamble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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