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
Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 July 2025
For families like Wilburn’s, the spring’s spending spree was a gamble against uncertainty —a bet that may now require years of careful budgeting to manage.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 2 July 2025
Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
The change will only significantly impact those who gamble larger amounts and who take the extra steps to itemize and deduct their losses.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2025
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Noun
Advertisement But some experts say at least some businesses may be willing to take the gamble, especially if the benefit of manufacturing in China outweighs the risk of getting caught.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 July 2025
For families like Wilburn’s, the spring’s spending spree was a gamble against uncertainty —a bet that may now require years of careful budgeting to manage.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 2 July 2025
Verb
At least three area game rooms with some of the worst patterns of violence — Betsey’s, Dragon Arcade and Cosmo Joe’s — were investigated by authorities for allegations of gambling within the past few years.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
The change will only significantly impact those who gamble larger amounts and who take the extra steps to itemize and deduct their losses.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2025
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Noun
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Matta, which raised around $5 million in venture funding last year, is building a trust layer that lets global manufacturers treat African suppliers as equals, not just alternatives.—
Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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Remington, who counts Gary Dauberman (It), Chris Morgan (the Fast & Furious movies), and Eric Pearson (Thunderbolts*), among others as her clients, is leaving CAA to launch a new venture focused on literary management.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Investors and importers appear torn between bracing for Trump’s tariffs to actually take effect next month on one hand, and betting that Trump will postpone them yet again on the other.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
21 July 2025
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At this stage, few would bet against the long body of evidence favoring Brentford’s strategy.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Sacramento has a chance to become the first team to win three Las Vegas Summer League championships.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Indeed, France’s indiscipline was such that Germany had the best chance to win in normal time from the penalty spot.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
Verb
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But the 2025 grades put Brookshire Elementary School in Winter Park in an uncomfortable spotlight.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Cayley put her deposit down in February and traveled to Turkey in May.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Ahead of the release of James Gunn's Superman (in theaters now), speculation spiraled around who exactly was underneath the black suit of this mysterious figure.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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As Kehoe stood with local and statewide elected officials at Chappell’s Restaurant & Sports Museum, speculation has intensified over the future of the Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The handle — or the amount of money wagered — was up 7.5%, Rubinstein said.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Professional gamblers tend to wager large sums of money with small margins, which can lead to a significant profit over a year.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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“Gamble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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