Thesaurus results for GAMBLING

gambling

verb

Definition of gambling

present participle of gamble

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 There was a report that he was seen gambling at a casino while the rest of his team was close by, playing a game. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Premier League clubs are starting the new season without gambling companies on the front of their matchday shirts, as a league-wide restriction takes effect. — Tom Chitty, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026 There is some evidence about the mechanism, if not about gambling directly. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 For Kalshi, which has weathered regulatory fights and ongoing scrutiny from gambling opponents, that ambiguity cuts both ways. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 Iranian negotiators are gambling everything on the waterway, according to the Wall Street Journal, treating it as a red line and their best leverage over Washington. — semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026 That is gambling with the stability of CPS and asking our students, employees, families and taxpayers to cover the losses. — Angel Gutierrez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 The bet was clearly a lighthearted joke between friends, but after posting it, the WNBA seems to have regretted the optics of the league promoting two players gambling on a game, which is prohibited in the league’s collective bargaining agreement. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 Driven by desperation, the migrants are gambling that the consequences of getting caught in Canada will outweigh the risks of remaining in the United States, the Mounties and human rights officials said. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gambling

Verb

Moroccanoil is betting big on one tennis star to expand its presence in sports.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
Soon after that, betting odds had Watson the likeliest first QB to be benched.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of betting

Verb

The issue has also drawn congressional attention as lawmakers have pushed for tighter restrictions on government employees wagering on events related to their official duties.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 21 Aug. 2026
The future customer relationship may include wagering on a game, traveling to see it, redeeming points for a hotel and using additional rewards to access tickets or entertainment.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of wagering

Verb

Ford said in an interview published Monday that Canada should be prepared to cut off electricity exports to the United States if the trade war worsens, putting a potentially powerful weapon on the table.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
According to EduTopia, putting images and short stories or quotes around the classroom can inspire students and give them a greater sense of belonging.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026