GAMBLING (WITH) Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

gambling (with)

verb

Definition of gambling (with)

present participle of gamble (with)

as in endangering

to place in danger you don't want to gamble with your life, so buckle up

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said a 37-year-old man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life and endangering the safety of a vessel.

— Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said Thursday that a 37-year-old man was arrested the previous evening on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life and endangering the safety of a vessel.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of endangering

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Ed Sheeran‘s beleaguered Gillette Stadium concerts tonight and Saturday have been canceled due to the nor’easter threatening New England with severe weather.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
Voters in Texas are threatening to vote Democrat if the Republican incumbents support the development of data centers.

— Rumman Chowdhury, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026

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De-risking means making the pilot realistic enough to produce evidence that leaders can trust.

— Manjot Pal, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
The Associated Press NAGOYA, Japan -- NAGOYA, Japan (AP) — Alex Eala is prioritizing representing the Philippines at the Asian Games over the WTA Tour for the moment — even if that means risking a fine from the women’s tour.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of risking

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