as in bet
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event
wagered 20 dollars that his favorite team would win
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Recent Examples of wagered
Whether your fandom is avid or casual, driven by money wagered or just by the glory of athleticism at its best, finding something to love right now ought not be hard.
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Greg Cote
june 10, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
While some guidelines for penalties related to gambling have changed in recent years, NCAA rules still call for a permanent loss of eligibility for any player who wagered on his own team.
—CBS News, 8 June 2026
Court records show Sorsby wagered at least $90,000, including bets on Indiana football, as the NCAA warns the ruling could destabilize college sports and undermine competitive integrity.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Although Sorsby wagered on many other sports — including men’s basketball games at Indiana and Cincinnati when he was enrolled at those schools — betting on your own team’s games has been a cardinal sin in college and pro sports for more than a century.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 8 June 2026
The Spurs are favored to win the NBA Finals at -200 odds (meaning $200 must be wagered to profit $100), according to FanDuel.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
For example, per the complaint, Spagnuolo initially wagered that Kendrick Lamar — who headlined the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show — would top search trends for people last year.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 29 May 2026
The Justice Department alleged in the first indictment that Laster then sold the tip to several gamblers, who wagered more than $200,000 on Rozier’s plan.
—Tom Winter, NBC news, 28 May 2026
Across multiple bets, Spagnuolo wagered $937,688 that Censori would not be the most-searched, and $613,587 that Pope Leo XIV would not claim the top spot.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
Greg Cote
june 10, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
While some guidelines for penalties related to gambling have changed in recent years, NCAA rules still call for a permanent loss of eligibility for any player who wagered on his own team.
—CBS News, 8 June 2026
Court records show Sorsby wagered at least $90,000, including bets on Indiana football, as the NCAA warns the ruling could destabilize college sports and undermine competitive integrity.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Although Sorsby wagered on many other sports — including men’s basketball games at Indiana and Cincinnati when he was enrolled at those schools — betting on your own team’s games has been a cardinal sin in college and pro sports for more than a century.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 8 June 2026
The Spurs are favored to win the NBA Finals at -200 odds (meaning $200 must be wagered to profit $100), according to FanDuel.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
For example, per the complaint, Spagnuolo initially wagered that Kendrick Lamar — who headlined the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show — would top search trends for people last year.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 29 May 2026
The Justice Department alleged in the first indictment that Laster then sold the tip to several gamblers, who wagered more than $200,000 on Rozier’s plan.
—Tom Winter, NBC news, 28 May 2026
Across multiple bets, Spagnuolo wagered $937,688 that Censori would not be the most-searched, and $613,587 that Pope Leo XIV would not claim the top spot.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wagered
Verb
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The acquirers aren’t betting on which model wins.—
Bhaskar Chakravorti,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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But the Patriots are betting on a slight bounce-back from Brown.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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The president’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act created a large new deduction for seniors, which put a major dent in one of Social Security’s major revenue sources — the income taxes on benefits paid by higher-income beneficiaries.—
Ben Ritz,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Reinforced with a silicone grip and soft-sided boning, this strapless bra stays put.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Brendan Sorsby gambled on his own team to win a football game.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The company would have simply gambled on the wrong player.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 May 2026
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“Wagered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wagered. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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