as in ventures
a risky undertaking
it's a gamble, but I'm willing to take the risk
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Recent Examples of gambles
Brent Lang, Variety, 9 June 2026
For the first four games, the extensive gambles taken by the front office — not just this season but for years — seemed to be paying off in a surprising 3-1 road trip.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Most of his big gambles, on things such as the MGM studio and library, which led to the creation of the Turner Classic Movies channel, paid off handsomely.
—Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Those gambles never lead to moral wins for the nation, or big wins or jackpots for the poor Black communities that most of our most prodigious athletic artists come from.
—Kiese Laymon, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
Of course, all draft choices are gambles.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Cheek initially runs towards the pass but gambles on the ball bouncing over the defender and runs behind him.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
She’s seen what the medium is still capable of, with the success of wild gambles like Everything Everywhere.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
The Dodgers didn’t take any one-year gambles to address their need in the outfield this winter.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
The alien invasion adventure opens on June 12 and, with its $115 million budget, represents one of summer’s biggest gambles — a twisty conspiracy thriller that doesn’t come wrapped in familiar IP.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 9 June 2026
For the first four games, the extensive gambles taken by the front office — not just this season but for years — seemed to be paying off in a surprising 3-1 road trip.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Most of his big gambles, on things such as the MGM studio and library, which led to the creation of the Turner Classic Movies channel, paid off handsomely.
—Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Those gambles never lead to moral wins for the nation, or big wins or jackpots for the poor Black communities that most of our most prodigious athletic artists come from.
—Kiese Laymon, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
Of course, all draft choices are gambles.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Cheek initially runs towards the pass but gambles on the ball bouncing over the defender and runs behind him.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
She’s seen what the medium is still capable of, with the success of wild gambles like Everything Everywhere.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
The Dodgers didn’t take any one-year gambles to address their need in the outfield this winter.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
As Macron heads toward the end of his time in office — his final term ends next year — the Louvre overhaul has become his signature cultural project — his version of the big museum-and-monument gambles French presidents are often remembered for.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gambles
Noun
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Dodds had plans to continue his creative ventures, right up to his sudden death this week, King said.—
Kendrick Calfee
June 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Prometheus, one of Jeff Bezos' newest ventures, announced a $12 billion funding round on Thursday that values the company at $41 billion.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
Verb
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An immigrant educator at a struggling East LA high school decides his students can master AP calculus, bets everything on that belief, and turns out to be right.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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The two biggest trades of the day were part of a $36 million long strangle trade that bets on a big move in either direction.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The Golden Knights set up and got some great chances, including one for Tomas Hertl who was robbed by Bussi — who had 22 saves on 24 shots — with 80 seconds left in regulation.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Mexico continued to press with numerous chances in the first half, including another shot by Quiñones that hit the post and another great save by Williams, who was South Africa’s best player.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Verb
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There are other awards given to restaurants and the hospitality industry but the James Beard Foundation, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, puts a premium on discovery and on American cuisine.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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That’s when competition will heat up for roster spots, as first-year coach John Harbaugh puts his imprint on the roster.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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“Gambles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambles. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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