as in bet
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event
a foolish man who gambled his life savings on the lottery
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Recent Examples of gambled
Brendan Sorsby gambled on his own team to win a football game.
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Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
The company would have simply gambled on the wrong player.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
Suarez wisely gambled on there being another downpour, taking only two tires when the rest of the leaders took four on a late pit stop with about 50 laps to go.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2026
In what would turn out to be the most pivotal decision of the Lakers’ season, Dončić and Reaves gambled — a bet that would cost Dončić the remainder of the season and playoffs, and Reaves all but the end of the playoffs.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Even the late Apple cofounder Steve Jobs gambled his own security for success.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Washington gambled that losing some to inoculation was better than losing a war to the virus.
—Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, Kalshi announced that three politicians running for federal office had gambled on their own elections.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, Kalshi announced that three politicians running for federal office had gambled on their own elections.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
The company would have simply gambled on the wrong player.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
Suarez wisely gambled on there being another downpour, taking only two tires when the rest of the leaders took four on a late pit stop with about 50 laps to go.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2026
In what would turn out to be the most pivotal decision of the Lakers’ season, Dončić and Reaves gambled — a bet that would cost Dončić the remainder of the season and playoffs, and Reaves all but the end of the playoffs.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Even the late Apple cofounder Steve Jobs gambled his own security for success.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Washington gambled that losing some to inoculation was better than losing a war to the virus.
—Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, Kalshi announced that three politicians running for federal office had gambled on their own elections.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, Kalshi announced that three politicians running for federal office had gambled on their own elections.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gambled
Verb
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The acquirers aren’t betting on which model wins.—
Bhaskar Chakravorti,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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But the Patriots are betting on a slight bounce-back from Brown.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
Verb
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But now a range of companies are putting AI directly into the hands of golfers.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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These sell-offs, coupled with the rising import bill due to the surge in global oil prices, have weighed on the Indian rupee, putting it among the worst-performing currencies in Asia.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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The grassroots level is not immune from matchfixing — Moller has heard of fifth-tier games being wagered on in Australia — but there are indications that the risks of gambling addiction may even be worse in the professional ranks.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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The Spurs are favored to win the NBA Finals at -200 odds (meaning $200 must be wagered to profit $100), according to FanDuel.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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In addition, the Urban Summit played a leading role in the special election to recall former Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr.—
Freddrell Green,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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While the men who landed on the beaches of Normandy are remembered each year, Museum officials said the women on the home front played an essential role in making Allied victory possible.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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“Gambled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambled. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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