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
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
With a lot of pressure on A&M to perform after a down year in 2025, relying on a true freshman at a critical position is definitely a gamble.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Joshua Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Heart for animals Bouffard’s co-workers and family celebrated her Sunday as a punctual, reliable colleague and friend who liked to smoke, drink, gamble and have a good time.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
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Noun
At the time, that was considered a massive gamble on a one-year-old site.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
With a lot of pressure on A&M to perform after a down year in 2025, relying on a true freshman at a critical position is definitely a gamble.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
Rivera was also investigated — but never charged — for campaign finance violations and a $1 million contract with a gambling company while serving in the Florida legislature.
—Joshua Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Heart for animals Bouffard’s co-workers and family celebrated her Sunday as a punctual, reliable colleague and friend who liked to smoke, drink, gamble and have a good time.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamble
Noun
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The Big Ten had a league-record six teams reach the Sweet 16 and now has tied the tournament record with four teams in the Elite Eight, increasing its chances of breaking through for the league's first title in more than a quarter-century.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Participants get to try countless varieties of wine and get the chance to meet the growers themselves.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In January, another Polymarket account won big by betting that Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, would soon be out of power.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps unfortunately for Flagg, some ROY voters probably tuned out the Mavericks during this 4-24 late-season skid, but according to the betting platform Kalshi, Knueppel’s percentage lead dipped from 60%-40% to start this week to 52%-46% on Wednesday.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Theresia Gouw, the proven and successful venture capitalist who is part of consortium that holds a minority stake in the Buffalo Bills and the Golden State Warriors, is joining the lineup of speakers for Sportico‘s Invest West conference on May 6 in San Francisco.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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The venture fund’s first close is within the next month.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That $4 million APY puts him outside the Top 30 among all offensive tackles in the league.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The second half belonged to the Hornets as Grant Williams' 3 put Charlotte up 94-76 entering the fourth quarter.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Prediction market apps that let users wager on outcomes ranging from sports and politics to military action are drawing fresh scrutiny on Capitol Hill.—
Matt Galka,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2026
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While large-scale studies remain scant, a growing body of research shows that wagering at an early age can drastically increase the likelihood of developing a gambling addiction.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Gamble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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