as in wagerer
one that bets (as on the outcome of a contest or sports event)
marveled at the huge swarm of gamblers in the casino
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Recent Examples of gambler
The effect on problem gamblers was catastrophic.
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Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
While this lucky gambler hit the jackpot, Hard Rock Seminole assured visitors that there are still opportunities to test their own luck.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Tim Skipper called with swagger, Jerry Neuheisel schemed like a gambler and Kevin Coyle unleashed a defense that hunted in packs.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Netanyahu behaves like a gambler who in his desperation doubles down again and again.
—Ehud Barak, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Trailing in last place, but set to make a risky gambler rich, are Andy Richter and Emma Slater with 82/1 odds.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Like a gambler in an old timey saloon, Costner dropped keys to that estate into the poker pot that was becoming Horizon’s financing.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
Facing off against an older woman at the table, the high-stakes gambler appears to be relishing a winning streak.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
The specific steps that partners of compulsive gamblers might take to mitigate and prevent financial damage will depend on their family’s circumstances.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
While this lucky gambler hit the jackpot, Hard Rock Seminole assured visitors that there are still opportunities to test their own luck.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Tim Skipper called with swagger, Jerry Neuheisel schemed like a gambler and Kevin Coyle unleashed a defense that hunted in packs.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Netanyahu behaves like a gambler who in his desperation doubles down again and again.
—Ehud Barak, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Trailing in last place, but set to make a risky gambler rich, are Andy Richter and Emma Slater with 82/1 odds.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Like a gambler in an old timey saloon, Costner dropped keys to that estate into the poker pot that was becoming Horizon’s financing.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
Facing off against an older woman at the table, the high-stakes gambler appears to be relishing a winning streak.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
The specific steps that partners of compulsive gamblers might take to mitigate and prevent financial damage will depend on their family’s circumstances.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gambler
Noun
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Who’s going to cover the living expenses of families ruined by problem bettors?—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
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That should be a very tempting target for bettors this week, because the 23XI Racing cars seemingly had the same speed as the JGR cars.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Markets are now fully pricing in a 25-basis-point rate cut at the Fed’s upcoming Sept. 17 meeting, with speculators already eyeing additional cuts in October and December.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But a minority of speculators—just under 10%—in the CME Fed Funds futures market think 0.5% might happen.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Gambler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambler. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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