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Recent Examples of wager
Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2025
That may be the case at present, but betting on Trump to stay the course is seldom a good wager.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Place a $5 bet or wager up to $1,000 with a safety net.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The deal, which was ratified by the Legislature, allowed the tribe to accept mobile sports bets placed anywhere in the state, with the wagers run through servers on tribal land.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2025
That may be the case at present, but betting on Trump to stay the course is seldom a good wager.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
Place a $30 bet in select states or wager up to $100 for 10 days in a row.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Place a $5 bet or wager up to $1,000 with a safety net.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wager
Noun
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Trump’s 53% ownership stake in the company, now in a trust controlled by his oldest son, Donald Trump Jr., rose by $415 million on the day.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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By December 2023, the private equity firm had taken a majority stake in the British business and set an ambitious expansion plan; targeting 350 outlets by 2031.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Munguia was a massive betting favorite in that fight at -3500, while Surace was the +900 underdog.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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But the Liberals are an electoral machine—something of a rarity on the center-left—that would be foolish to bet against.—
Daniel Block,
The Atlantic,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Both leaders tend to put their feet in their mouths.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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The fest in the Czech spa town has earned a reputation as one of the biggest summer celebrations of film in Central Europe, putting the spotlight on new releases from the region and far beyond, along with highlights of the film festival circuit from the past year.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Wager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wager. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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