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gamble 1 of 2

noun

Definition of gamblenext
as in chance
a risky undertaking it's a gamble, but I'm willing to take the risk

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gamble

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verb

ˈgam-bəl How to pronounce gamble (audio)
as in to bet
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event a foolish man who gambled his life savings on the lottery

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Recent Examples of gamble
Noun
The snail has survived the initial shock and is now negotiating the consequences of the gamble written into its DNA. — Carrie Arnold contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026 The instinctive Moon squares extravagant Jupiter, making a purchase, creative gamble, or spontaneous plan especially tempting. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
On Wednesday, Variety broke the news of Piven and Grenier’s on-screen reunion, which took place in a three-minute spot for Jake Paul’s gambling app Betr. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026 Larson gambled during the sixth and final caution, staying on the track while other competitors including Bell went into the pits for fresh tires. — ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gamble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamble
  1. chance
  2. bet
  3. venture
  4. put
  5. wager
Noun
  • Nevertheless, for homebuyers with thin credit histories, having an alternative credit score used could mean a greater chance of getting more favorable mortgage terms.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Connecting with family history For Kassidy Angelo, Gioia’s co-founder and managing director, La Sponda signifies not only a new frontier for the company but also a chance to revisit her family’s heritage.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of chance
Verb
  • The product pulls together data from several markets that allow users to bet on the cost to rent Nvidia chips to create an overall picture of where AI compute costs are heading.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Officials are betting, the gamification strategy – using a points system to track the habit for a modest reward – and a sense of public participation can help to restore a habit being fast replaced by brain rot-inducing doomscrolling.
    — Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of bet
Noun
  • What was already a very darkly funny and incredibly gross film gets even more disturbing as Bryan ventures into the Raccoon City hospital, trying to make his delivery.
    — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The new venture comes as interest is surging in the region and beyond as a defense and military tech innovation hub.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of venture
Verb
  • Holmes also committed a throwing error in the sixth on a pickoff move in an overall disastrous three-run inning that put the Reds ahead for good.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The Hurricanes’ offense kept on chugging early in the second quarter, and Mensah found a wide-open Elija Lofton for a 21-yard score to put UM back in the lead.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of put
Verb
  • The Broncos placed a first-round bet down in Miami this spring, wagering significant draft capital to bring in Jaylen Waddle as the intermediate field-stretcher that Bo Nix hasn’t had in two seasons in Denver.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Fabian’s reporting put him in the crosshairs of strangers who had wagered fortunes on the subject matter of his article.
    — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of wager

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“Gamble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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