as in chance
a risky undertaking
it's a gamble, but I'm willing to take the risk
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Recent Examples of gamble
Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
Second, the new Netflix gamble on a more substantial IMAX release, with a longer theatrical window, gives it more time to breathe in February.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Tweens and teens look to each other for clarity and guidance on how to behave and how to feel, all the while gambling with each other’s social confidence and self-esteem.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
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Noun
Easily the riskiest entry of the year so far, this expensive — $200 million but who’s counting — Amazon MGM Studios gamble, powered by Ryan Gosling’s star turn as a lonely astronaut, has made $573 million globally, justifying its steep costs.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
Second, the new Netflix gamble on a more substantial IMAX release, with a longer theatrical window, gives it more time to breathe in February.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
Verb
New backstop The Padres could not afford to gamble at the catcher position, so Rodolfo Durán is getting his shot.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Tweens and teens look to each other for clarity and guidance on how to behave and how to feel, all the while gambling with each other’s social confidence and self-esteem.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamble
Noun
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Water aficionados will enjoy the chance to experience the ins and outs of the lake, thanks to five full-service marinas along the twisting shoreline, more than four times the length of Georgia’s Atlantic coast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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But, over the past few months, Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) have been working on a bipartisan bill that would be introduced on the Senate floor that would actually have a chance at being pushed past the barriers that currently exist on both sides.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Despite the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed and oil inventories rapidly dwindling, investors are betting that the current ceasefire will be extended with a lasting peace eventually reopening the strait.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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Buckley opened as a +150 underdog and was bet up to a -220 favorite, setting off alarms among bookmakers and the UFC itself.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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As a business venture, BravesVision has started well, according to the reports given on a quarterly earnings call for Atlanta Braves Holdings on Monday morning.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
11 May 2026
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Shirazi studied finance and real estate at Marquette University, combining that academic grounding with hands-on experience across sales, operations, and new venture development.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Her team quickly put together a plan to help coördinate repairs, secure new electrical generators, implement a triage system, and organize trainings for staff.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The Bengals, who at one point trailed 6-1, put the game on ice with eight runs in the bottom of the sixth.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Other real estate experts, including appraisers cited in the lawsuit, have wagered that the parcel could sell for hundreds of millions of dollars more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Bream would go so far as to wager White will get inducted in his first year of eligibility.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
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“Gamble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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