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
Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
But programmers Eugene Jarvis and Larry DeMar were confident that Defender could sell well, and the gamble paid off massively.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Pool, hot tub, event space, chef’s kitchen Some go to Vegas to gamble.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Chapman’s poor gamble wasn’t the most pivotal play in the Giants’ 5-2 loss on the shores of McCovey Cove, which included Tony Vitello’s first ejection as a major-league manager.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
But programmers Eugene Jarvis and Larry DeMar were confident that Defender could sell well, and the gamble paid off massively.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
Both states scored higher than Florida on CASPR’s online gambling regulatory rankings, and in Oklahoma, online sports gambling isn’t even legal.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Pool, hot tub, event space, chef’s kitchen Some go to Vegas to gamble.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamble
Noun
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That means runners of all abilities are welcome, their marathon is not timed, and everyone will get the chance to break the finish line tape.—
Courtney Cole,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Batters don’t really have a chance to get too comfortable.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Now the venue is to be torn down later this year, the end to a destination just off the highway that was once full of televisions, betting counters and tables, and thick with the scent of afternoon and evening cocktails.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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FanDuel is entering the space in a moment when prediction markets faceintense scrutiny over the risk of insider trading, along with larger ethical questions about the societal impact of letting people bet on elections or geopolitical conflicts.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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So far, there has been no formal commitment from either side about the scale of investment or on setting up a joint venture.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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He is occasionally rumored to plot a comeback, or a new wrestling venture with Saudi backing.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Though the arrest took place in 2023, the case faced new scrutiny in March after a video of the altercation — showing her yelling, putting Mortensen in a headlock and throwing chairs at him while a child could be heard crying — was published by TMZ.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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To have that as something that will live in my memory is worth whatever mental or emotional friction exists in rising from the comfort of my bed and putting my feet down on the floor.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Jones was charged with Terry Rozier and others after federal prosecutors in Brooklyn accused them of helping a network of sports bettors who wagered based on nonpublic information.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The move aims to capitalize on a boom in event contracts, which enable users to wager on the outcomes of real-world events such as sports matches and political races.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Gamble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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