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Recent Examples of wager
Max Meyer, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Michael Rubin’s company is trying to become a one-stop shop for anything a sports fan might want to buy, from jerseys and trading cards to wagers and tickets.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 20 May 2025
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Bettors piled into prediction markets, wagering that the longtime front-runner, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, had won.
—Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Noun
At BetMGM, 83 percent of all national title wagers on the Tar Heels were placed before April 15.
—Max Meyer, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Michael Rubin’s company is trying to become a one-stop shop for anything a sports fan might want to buy, from jerseys and trading cards to wagers and tickets.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 20 May 2025
Verb
Place a $5 bet to redeem a $150 bonus or wager up to $1,000 with the safety net.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Bettors piled into prediction markets, wagering that the longtime front-runner, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, had won.
—Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wager
Noun
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The article also said that Savvy holds stakes in Scopely.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The group argues the case places the rights of AR-style weapons at stake, a key issue the high court punted on with its rejection of the petition regarding Maryland’s assault weapons ban.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
Verb
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The player bet $250, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen. $1M winner in 4 photos.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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With a robust slate, strategic partnerships, and international ambitions, the production house is betting big on content that travels — whether vertically on mobile screens or globally across borders.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Every hard-working American deserves a living wage that helps put a roof over their head and food on the table–$7.25 an hour doesn't even come close.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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Fox One is launching by the fall, and puts sports at the forefront of its overall offering.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Wager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wager. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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