gamble (with)

verb

Definition of gamble (with)next
as in to endanger
to place in danger you don't want to gamble with your life, so buckle up

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamble (with)
  1. endanger
  2. risk
  3. threaten
  4. adventure
Verb
  • The university found violations involving hazing, endangering behavior and alcohol, resulting in 13 months of probation for the fraternity, university records show.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Gusting winds, steep terrain, and dry conditions can accelerate fire spread, endangering lives, homes, wildlife, and surrounding communities.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of endanger
Verb
  • To use satire to confirm does not bring with it dramatic excitement and risks a certain smugness of point of view.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • But the influx also risks turning mourning into a spectacle, locals say, as visitors outnumber locals.
    — Rocio Muñoz Ledo, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of risk
Verb
  • The strikes also aimed to limit Tehran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Warren’s appearance was part of a broader progressive push to reinforce el Sayed’s candidacy after Stevens’s defection threatened to deepen divisions among Michigan Democrats at a critical moment in the Senate contest.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of threaten
Verb
  • These are some photos from Rocky's adventures the last couple of weekends.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • This child bike seat is designed for kids to have a front row seat on mountain bike adventures.
    — TIME Staff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of adventure
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“Gamble (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble%20%28with%29. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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