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
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.
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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
In April, Kalshi suspended three congressional candidates who wagered on their own candidacies.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Other real estate experts, including appraisers cited in the lawsuit, have wagered that the parcel could sell for hundreds of millions of dollars more.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
The severity of the punishment is based on dollar amounts wagered, whether the athlete bet on their own sport and whether the bet impacted games.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
Ding wagered $3,010 on the final question, bringing his total for the game up to $19,010.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Gannon Ken Van Dyke, 38, allegedly wagered more than $33,000 on Polymarket, an online prediction market where bettors can wage money on everything from sports matches and economic indicators to political outcomes, the Justice Department said Thursday.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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
In April, Kalshi suspended three congressional candidates who wagered on their own candidacies.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Other real estate experts, including appraisers cited in the lawsuit, have wagered that the parcel could sell for hundreds of millions of dollars more.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
The severity of the punishment is based on dollar amounts wagered, whether the athlete bet on their own sport and whether the bet impacted games.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
Ding wagered $3,010 on the final question, bringing his total for the game up to $19,010.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Gannon Ken Van Dyke, 38, allegedly wagered more than $33,000 on Polymarket, an online prediction market where bettors can wage money on everything from sports matches and economic indicators to political outcomes, the Justice Department said Thursday.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wagered
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Going into Sunday night, odds on betting sites like Polymarket were favoring death for Rue Bennett (Zendaya).—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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Media companies and sports platforms are building creator partnerships around fan participation products, including fan engagement campaigns and popular comparison sites like Sportsbook Review highlighting betting bonuses tied to major sporting events.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But now a range of companies are putting AI directly into the hands of golfers.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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These sell-offs, coupled with the rising import bill due to the surge in global oil prices, have weighed on the Indian rupee, putting it among the worst-performing currencies in Asia.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 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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Suarez wisely gambled on there being another downpour, taking only two tires when the rest of the leaders took four on a late pit stop with about 50 laps to go.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 May 2026
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“Wagered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wagered. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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