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
Arkansas Online, 20 Jan. 2026
Two fourth-down gambles by Cignetti in the fourth quarter, after Fletcher’s second touchdown carved the Hurricanes’ deficit to three, put the QB in position to shine.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
Rachel Hale, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
The law does not require police to gamble with their lives in the face of a serious threat of harm.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Two fourth-down gambles by Cignetti in the fourth quarter, after Fletcher's second touchdown carved the Hurricanes' deficit to three points, put Mendoza in position to shine.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Jan. 2026
Two fourth-down gambles by Cignetti in the fourth quarter, after Fletcher’s second touchdown carved the Hurricanes’ deficit to three, put the QB in position to shine.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
Starting to gamble at a younger age and doing so more frequently are key factors that increase the risk of developing a gambling addiction, Fong said.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
The law does not require police to gamble with their lives in the face of a serious threat of harm.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamble
Noun
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Manager Alex Cora said Crawford should have as good a chance as anyone to earn a place in the rotation.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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There is a solid chance that the AI might not be proficient at performing music therapy.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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To the critics, LaFleur is 2-3 in the playoffs as a betting favorite, tied for the worst win rate among 19 coaches with at least five such games this century.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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This time, a more emboldened administration appears to be betting that both fear and a show of force will be enough to quell a movement that has become fragmented and disillusioned through the years.—
Paola Ramos,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Jennie headlined Coachella as a solo artist while expanding her fashion ventures.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Larry Ellison, the Jewish founder of Oracle and a major pro-Israel donor, has recently been in the headlines for his media acquisition ventures with his son.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rieder’s comments put him within the then-consensus among economists and even Fed officials who believed inflation would not become a persistent problem.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Collections and designers put their best foot forward, delivering high-caliber collections — some were uplifting, others were thought-provoking, most were both.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Of the 260 horses Subaru keeps in the stable, I’d wager that about 50 or 60 have gone missing by the time the herd reaches the pavement.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
22 Jan. 2026
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For that Hoosier to gamble over the internet from her home, office, or favorite tavern is not legally or practically different from wagering over the telephone.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Gamble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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