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
Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
Second, the new Netflix gamble on a more substantial IMAX release, with a longer theatrical window, gives it more time to breathe in February.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
Pat Maio, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Online sportsbooks, like FanDuel or DraftKings, are regulated by states, most of which require users to be 21 years old to gamble.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 1 May 2026
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Noun
Easily the riskiest entry of the year so far, this expensive — $200 million but who’s counting — Amazon MGM Studios gamble, powered by Ryan Gosling’s star turn as a lonely astronaut, has made $573 million globally, justifying its steep costs.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
Second, the new Netflix gamble on a more substantial IMAX release, with a longer theatrical window, gives it more time to breathe in February.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
Verb
The Lahlouhs have plenty of money to gamble.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Online sportsbooks, like FanDuel or DraftKings, are regulated by states, most of which require users to be 21 years old to gamble.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamble
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The Sixers had momentum — a chance to steal (yes, steal) a game against a far (yes, far) superior Knicks team and salvage what was left of their playoff hopes after ceding the first two games of the second-round series at Madison Square Garden.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Once Cease was out of the game, the Angels had another chance.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Despite the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed and oil inventories rapidly dwindling, investors are betting that the current ceasefire will be extended with a lasting peace eventually reopening the strait.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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Buckley opened as a +150 underdog and was bet up to a -220 favorite, setting off alarms among bookmakers and the UFC itself.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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As a business venture, BravesVision has started well, according to the reports given on a quarterly earnings call for Atlanta Braves Holdings on Monday morning.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
11 May 2026
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Shirazi studied finance and real estate at Marquette University, combining that academic grounding with hands-on experience across sales, operations, and new venture development.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Verb
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If a drug retails for $100 and a hospital can buy it for $60, then charges the patient or their insurance the full $100 price, the hospital then has $40 to put toward other expenses.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Neto expanded and was able to put a ball into right field.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The More Viable Path of Challenging Instead of challenging NCAA sports wagering rules, Sorsby and Kessler might challenge how those rules are applied.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 May 2026
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Still, not as real as the impact going forward for all of sports, leagues that want to profit from wagering with integrity in the balance.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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“Gamble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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