as in betting
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 gambling
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board offers self-exclusion programs to help individuals affected by gambling addiction distance themselves from the temptation of gambling, according to the Board's official website.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
For Osei, this makes fast fashion’s toll on Kantamanto, where merchants already court economic ruin by gambling on bales of low-quality clothing, all the more insidious.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Jordan sparked controversy by gambling with his father in Atlantic City, New Jersey, casinos the night before Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals against the New York Knicks.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Melchior was sentenced to 5 ½ years in prison in 2019 for fraud and theft offenses after losing more than 800,000 euros ($930,000 today) on gambling.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
For Osei, this makes fast fashion’s toll on Kantamanto, where merchants already court economic ruin by gambling on bales of low-quality clothing, all the more insidious.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Jordan sparked controversy by gambling with his father in Atlantic City, New Jersey, casinos the night before Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals against the New York Knicks.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Melchior was sentenced to 5 ½ years in prison in 2019 for fraud and theft offenses after losing more than 800,000 euros ($930,000 today) on gambling.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gambling
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As luxury brands search for new ways to engage top clients, Ermenegildo Zegna Group is betting on hospitality and immersive experiences.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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Yet Colin Angle, the cofounder of iRobot and one of the people behind Roomba, is betting that the next big home robot may feel less like a machine and more like a companion.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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But the growth of contracts tied to economic and corporate developments suggests these platforms are beginning to evolve from niche wagering venues into information markets that investors may increasingly monitor.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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During the November 2022 general election, California voters decisively rejected competing sports wagering initiatives in one of the most contentious ballot measures in the state’s political history.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Down by 29 at one point, the Knicks stormed all the way back, putting Madison Square Garden into a frenzy.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Miami Host Committee officials and local politicians were at the Fan Festival on Wednesday as workers bustled around putting the final touches on the park.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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“Gambling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambling. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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