Thesaurus results for GAMBLING (ON)

gambling (on)

verb

Definition of gambling (on)

present participle of gamble (on)

as in risking

to take a chance on a movie studio willing to gamble on a new actress for its summer blockbuster

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The shortage of rain across much of Europe is taxing water supplies and risking new wildfires.

— Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026
Preparing him to return properly to a competitive rhythm without risking injury will take time.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026

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