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Recent Examples of wager
Sam Tighe, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The scene’s core dilemma—bread or risk—echoes how real people are navigating hunger, scarcity, and hope under conditions that make survival feel like a wager.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Brian Melley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
With Couture Expression, Johnnie Walker is wagering that ultra-premium exclusivity can still outpace both market softness and tariff uncertainties.
—Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This is an alternative look at the final four weeks of the league campaign, searching for storylines and narratives that could impact betting markets and provide opportunities for clever wagers.
—Sam Tighe, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The scene’s core dilemma—bread or risk—echoes how real people are navigating hunger, scarcity, and hope under conditions that make survival feel like a wager.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
One of the popular bets at the time was to wager on the date the prime minister would call an election.
—Brian Melley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
With Couture Expression, Johnnie Walker is wagering that ultra-premium exclusivity can still outpace both market softness and tariff uncertainties.
—Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wager
Noun
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That made this a fifth time in seven years that the Preakness, for various reasons, was contested without a Triple Crown bid at stake.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
18 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Liberty Media’s assets include 100% ownership of Formula 1 and a 30% stake in Live Nation Entertainment.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Try betting on a first field goal or another early outcome to receive the bonus as soon as possible.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Like with all forms of betting, wagering on prediction markets can be a slippery slope.—
Natalie Wu,
CNBC,
10 May 2025
Verb
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The last time Florida put a zero on the board through three periods?—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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Today, one extraordinary dining concept can put an entire region on the map for our clientele.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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“Wager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wager. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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