wagered

past tense of wager
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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  • Manny Pacquiao Opening Betting Odds When the betting odds for the Barrios vs. Pacquiao were first published, Barrios was listed as the -750 betting favorite over the +470 Pacquiao.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
  • DeWine had originally proposed doubling the state tax on sports betting to raise money for new stadiums instead of pledging $600 million in state bonds.
    Zac Jackson, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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  • The first set was tied 10 times before the Saints finally put it away 25-21 on a Pabarcus kill.
    John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
  • The last time Florida put a zero on the board through three periods?
    Adam Beasley, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
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  • In that same school year, a quarter of high school age males gambled, while about 10% of their female classmates did.
    Adam Hudacek, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Our president is about to pardon Pete, who gambled on games but did time for tax evasion.
    Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Wagered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wagered. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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