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
Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
In other words, a lot was on the line for the high-performance division of Mercedes, and the gamble seemed to grow exponentially as time went on.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2025
Anyone who gambled with that blood for the sake of symbolic triumph would have been accountable for the cost.
—Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
If this bold shade of red has always felt like a gamble, let the spirit of autumn finally convince you to take the plunge.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
In other words, a lot was on the line for the high-performance division of Mercedes, and the gamble seemed to grow exponentially as time went on.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2025
Anyone who gambled with that blood for the sake of symbolic triumph would have been accountable for the cost.
—Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamble
Noun
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That deal saw a 20-year partnership run through a joint venture containing all of Madrid’s in-stadium income, with the exception of season-ticket sales.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Curry’s new restaurant and bar Steph Curry and Michael Mina’s culinary venture, Bourbon Steak and The Eighth Rule, just opened in San Francisco’s Union Square.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So sorry, fantasy coaches and anybody that bet on me, my bad.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As for the rest of the division, the Commanders are right in the hunt with a 36 percent chance of making the playoffs.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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According to Senate President Ty Masterson, the redistricting blitz would in no way jeopardize the state’s chances of landing a stadium megaproject before the end of the year.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Pair it with tights, knee-high boots, and a denim jacket for an effortlessly put together look.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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This could further drive up longtime residents’ property tax bills and put them at risk of losing their homes to the land bank eventually, too.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As much as the 49ers try to shield themselves from media speculation, Bethune couldn’t help but hear that their defense was in a bad way with Warner gone.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Amid speculation about why Brandy abruptly left the concert — Monica immediately dismissed any possible bad blood by shouting out Brandy when the show continued — the singer explained in a statement Sunday morning that she was forced to exit due to health issues.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Charles Murray, the political scientist who—along with the late psychologist Richard Herrnstein—wrote The Bell Curve in 1994, wagered that one of his core ideas about genetics and intelligence would be proved true by 2025.—
Eric Turkheimer,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
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Wednesday Millions of folks wager their lunch money every week on NFL proposition bets.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Gamble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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