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Recent Examples of wager
July 4, CBS News, 4 July 2025
The recent strength in the franc has also meant that short sellers, who bet on falling values, have lowered their wagers relative to the end of last year.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 1 July 2025
Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
According to a social media post from Fanatics and Roc Nation, Jay-Z has wagered $1 million on the Oklahoma City Thunder to defeat the Indiana Pacers in exactly five games.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 June 2025
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Noun
However, betting expert Matt Severance told CBS Sports the Under 45.5 for Sudo at -105 could be a worthwhile wager.
Check out CBS Sports for a more detailed breakdown of the hot dog eating contest's odds and predictions.
—July 4, CBS News, 4 July 2025
The recent strength in the franc has also meant that short sellers, who bet on falling values, have lowered their wagers relative to the end of last year.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 1 July 2025
Verb
Investors are wagering that his next try will be successful.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
According to a social media post from Fanatics and Roc Nation, Jay-Z has wagered $1 million on the Oklahoma City Thunder to defeat the Indiana Pacers in exactly five games.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wager
Noun
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Last year, Brookfield sold a 49% stake to international investors in a deal reportedly valuing the property at $1.5 billion.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Haslam Sports Group has sold a 10% stake in the Columbus Crew.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Beginning in 2026, the tax law changes just enough to irk people who dream big by heading to the casino, betting online or buying lottery tickets.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
10 July 2025
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Among those who do itemize, the additional income from sports betting wins (even if there are corresponding losses) have the potential to increase their income to the point where they are phased out of certain deductions and credits.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Performance reviews may require a personal touch, but AI can help HR leaders put together hiring managers’ or supervisors’ feedback into a proper framework.—
Julie Hoagland,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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While there is no federal ban against single-use plastic straws, some states and cities have put restrictions in place to help reduce waste.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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“Wager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wager. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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