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
Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Now even more attention turns to Platner to see if the Democratic gamble on a political newcomer pays off.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Benjamin MacK-Jackson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Self-exclusion programs provide an opportunity for gamblers to ban themselves from gambling facilities and betting apps.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
So taking a gamble on skirting electoral law and being fined down the line may be worth a potential strategic boost in a chaotic and unsettled election before the primary, Schnur added.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Now even more attention turns to Platner to see if the Democratic gamble on a political newcomer pays off.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Under Putin, Russia operates with the same principles, once again gambling with the lives of its people as well as those living far beyond its borders.
—Benjamin MacK-Jackson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Self-exclusion programs provide an opportunity for gamblers to ban themselves from gambling facilities and betting apps.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamble
Noun
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Detroit was able to respond in the third quarter with six second-chance points and held the Magic to zero second-chance points that same stretch.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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After spending a long winter primarily indoors, there's a good chance your outdoor space looks a little neglected.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Russell, 28, entered the season as the betting-odds favorite to win the title.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Thunder, Spurs and Knicks and 1-2-3- in current title betting odds.—
Greg Cote
May 3,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Rather than acting as a traditional consulting firm, the venture — which hasn’t yet been named — will embed engineers inside companies to redesign workflows and integrate AI into core processes, Nachmann said.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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Kicking off Deadline’s Reality TV Summit on Friday, Cohen sat down to discuss his various ventures, dished on potential new Housewives series and talked up his love of game shows.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The Spurs led for the entire game and led by as many as 28 points to put the series away on Tuesday.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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More willing to put the collective goal of winning a title above all else.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Before the game, Rozier allegedly tipped off a group of bettors, who wagered on his plan to leave early — generating tens of thousands of dollars in profits.—
Chloe Atkins,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Extra perks include a Chanel counter in the ladies powder room with a makeup artist and seamstress on hand for a helping spritz ‘n’ stitch, while those chasing Derby glory stick close to the dedicated betting advisor for the inside track on the top trainers and horses to wager on.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gamble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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