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
In other words, Wall Street is gambling with wildfire relief and cashing in on public money.
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Adam Kovacevich, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
Ford is gambling big with the launch of this new EV.
—James Rogan, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 2025
Similarly, avoid gambling too heavily on new transfers into the Premier League.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Police wrote that Tamura had been gambling at a table when an employee asked for his identification.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
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Adam Kovacevich, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
Ford is gambling big with the launch of this new EV.
—James Rogan, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 2025
Similarly, avoid gambling too heavily on new transfers into the Premier League.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Police wrote that Tamura had been gambling at a table when an employee asked for his identification.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gambling
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Boumedienne could theoretically depart college after two seasons and sign in the AHL at just 19 years old, betting on himself early — again.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Information Confirmed By Newsweek Knowing that your $5 bet instantly secures your rewards, this is a good chance to take advantage of the unique betting markets within the app.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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The league’s gambling policy prohibits players and team employees from wagering on baseball, even legally.—
Amy Taxin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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That’s important when considering sports wagering allegations.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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That hasn't stopped the administration from putting US tech through the wringer at home, though.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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Above all, Durbin said nothing DHS or ICE is doing at the naval base can interfere with its mission which includes putting thousands of men and women through boot camp to become sailors.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Gambling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambling. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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