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
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
But that gamble often feels worth it for the validation.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 27 July 2025
Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
For startups and emerging brands, the choice is becoming crystal clear: embrace hybrid models that can deliver immediate results while building long-term credibility, or continue gambling with traditional approaches that offer no guarantees.
—Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2025
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Noun
Has Blunt Warning for NFL Defenses Being able to acquire a player with potential at a major position of need for such a small price would be worth the gamble from Miami.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
But that gamble often feels worth it for the validation.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 27 July 2025
Verb
The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
For startups and emerging brands, the choice is becoming crystal clear: embrace hybrid models that can deliver immediate results while building long-term credibility, or continue gambling with traditional approaches that offer no guarantees.
—Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamble
Noun
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The venture became a massive success, hitting a billion page views in 2007 and competing directly with giants like Disney and the BBC.—
Jason BARNARD,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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This is not surprising since the plan is authored by Silicon Valley venture capitalists Michael Kratsios and David Sacks.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Though some may try to accuse them of it, The Restaurant isn’t betting on nostalgia.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The strong moonlight will make the Perseids less impressive this year, but there are ways to maximize your chances.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Steal is too mild a word for the scheme to nullify the voting rights of millions of people by gerrymandering them into congressional districts designed so Democrats have no chance to win.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The unpredictability of Trump, the thinking goes, has put pressure on the Mexican government to crack down on cartels.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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It's been a nice little homecoming to a role that really put me on the map.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The White House has taken aim at Joy Behar and Rosie O'Donnell, after former The View cohost O'Donnell shared an impassioned speculation that the talk show would be canceled amid growing political tensions.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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There has been speculation the case would ultimately reach the U.S. Supreme Court because any ruling would have national implications for tribal sovereignty.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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With on-chain smart contracts, fans can wager peer-to-peer using fan tokens: instant, trustless and secure.—
Julian La Picque,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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It’s believed that north of $3 billion was wagered on the 2024 presidential race.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
22 July 2025
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“Gamble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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