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
Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 May 2025
The first season of the series saw 1,000 contestants via for a $5 million cash prize, however that prize was doubled in a high stakes all-or-nothing gamble late in the season.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2025
Soon, Davis sold half the company to Rupert Murdoch, who proved compatible to Diller’s embrace for gambling on great ideas, and ambition.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 19 May 2025
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Noun
Thibodeau will often leave his point guard in the game when faced with foul trouble, trusting that Brunson won’t try any reckless gambles.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 May 2025
The first season of the series saw 1,000 contestants via for a $5 million cash prize, however that prize was doubled in a high stakes all-or-nothing gamble late in the season.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
Verb
Still, the gambling addict finds kinship with Ryan (Ayo Solanke), who is overwhelmed by his attraction to her, Michael (Hunter Cardinal), who refuses to gamble and eventually Mary (Eve Edwards), a former council member turned house pet.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2025
Soon, Davis sold half the company to Rupert Murdoch, who proved compatible to Diller’s embrace for gambling on great ideas, and ambition.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamble
Noun
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Slated for release in theaters on October 17, Good Fortune introduces Reeves as Gabriel, a well-meaning but rather inept angel who decides to intervene in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Ansari) and a wealthy venture capitalist (Rogen).—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
28 May 2025
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In a venture landscape where investors are chasing AI, Raanan continues to bet on winning security upstarts.—
TrueBridge Capital,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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It’s been a rocky year for investors, but one bank is betting that 2025 will end on a rosier note.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The player bet $250, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen. $1M winner in 4 photos.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Everyone has a chance to join Team Ocean — which can mean taking part in beach cleanups, educating yourself and others about the ocean or taking part in local sustainability efforts.—
Jenna DiPaolo,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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After the lengthy delay, LAFC had a golden chance on the ensuing free kick, with the ball into América’s box falling for Nathan Ordaz in clear shooting range.—
Avi Creditor,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Trump was given 10 days to put the injunction into effect, per the order accompanying the ruling.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Moira puts Morck in charge of the initiative, sending him down to a glorified bathroom in a subbasement, providing no additional resources and moving the budget into other underserved departments.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
Noun
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In light of the speculation, many people have been calling for NBC to announce Kotb as Clarkson’s future replacement — including a producer for the show, who spoke with The Daily Mail a few days ago.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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But the appeals court, Alito said, deferred to school officials’ speculation about the effects of the T-shirt, even though there were no actual disruptions, and accepted the administrator’s conclusion that the shirt’s messaged demeaned others’ personal identity.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
Verb
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According to a social media post from Fanatics and Roc Nation, Jay-Z has wagered $1 million on the Oklahoma City Thunder to defeat the Indiana Pacers in exactly five games.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
5 June 2025
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As of early June, over $1.1 million has been wagered on bitcoin ending the year at exactly $120,000.—
Dan Runkevicius,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Gamble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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