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
Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
Since Washington suspended shipments of military supplies, including first-person view drones, front-line evacuations have become deadly gambles, Ukraine’s need for reliable medevac vehicles has never been more acute.
—Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
Diaa Hadid, NPR, 17 June 2025
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Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm.
—Helena Wegner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2025
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Noun
But if Trump’s Iran gamble turns out well and Iran’s theocratic dictatorship either crumbles or gives up its uranium enrichment program through diplomatic negotiations — a big if — Trump will be credited with having done something four previous presidents contemplated but ultimately failed to do.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
Since Washington suspended shipments of military supplies, including first-person view drones, front-line evacuations have become deadly gambles, Ukraine’s need for reliable medevac vehicles has never been more acute.
—Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
Verb
It was repealed nearly a decade later on condition that players wouldn't gamble on the outcome.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 17 June 2025
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Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm.
—Helena Wegner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamble
Noun
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At times, the president’s lucrative exploits in private sector ventures have appeared to be wedded to political initiatives, such as his involvement in the crypto industry.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
21 June 2025
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The venture passed onto Anderson’s father, Bob, in 1977.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
Verb
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The bitcoin price has soared toward its all-time high of $112,000 per bitcoin, with traders betting a looming Federal Reserve flip will turbo-charge the crypto market.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The attacking midfielder might be sacrificed as a starter against Bayern but don’t bet against him making a decisive contribution at some stage.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
Noun
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There is a chance Bailey could morph into a playmaker and star-level difference-maker on the wing.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Fewer chances for local talent, less dynamic regional economies, and a slow fade in our standing as a place where bold ideas are born and built.—
Rob Zielonka,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Haliburton put no weight on the leg and had his face wrapped in towels as he was taken to the Pacers’ locker room for evaluation.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Brown has shown flashes of brilliance while also having the type of rough starts that cost the team the game and put a strain on the bullpen.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
Noun
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And Princess Beatrice’s newest public appearance only added to that speculation.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
21 June 2025
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President Trump has raised speculation that the U.S. might soon join Israel's conflict with Iran.—
Armstrong Williams,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2025
Verb
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This past season, nearly a quarter of fans who bet during the game wagered on who would win, with the average bet nearly $26; 15% of in-game bets were on the handicap, also at nearly a $26 per bet average, and 12% on the total score, with an average bet close to $36.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2025
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However, bettors seem inclined to wager bigger on Abdul-Malik, who has 78 percent of the handle.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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“Gamble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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