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
While the play money is worthless, the tokens can be wagered and later converted into cash for withdrawal.
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 2 Jan. 2026
The team's top four scorers, including Damian Lillard, all did not play that night, as other co-conspirators allegedly wagered more than $100,000 total against Portland.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
In at least once instance, authorities said Rozier feigned injury to exit a game early, helping bettors who wagered on him failing to make various statistical benchmarks in that contest.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 19 Dec. 2025
Comparing prediction trading volume to sportsbooks handle, or amount wagered, is complicated, because in prediction markets both sides of the trade are counted as volume.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
The race can be watched and wagered on via the TwinSpires website.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2025
He's wagered more than $400 million so far.
—Graham Messick, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
Bonuses do not have to be wagered as a lump sum but will expire if not spent within seven (7) days of receipt.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
Seitz wagered $499 and ended the game with $999 while Whitaker wagered $3,599 and ended the game with $21,999.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 30 Nov. 2025
Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 2 Jan. 2026
The team's top four scorers, including Damian Lillard, all did not play that night, as other co-conspirators allegedly wagered more than $100,000 total against Portland.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
In at least once instance, authorities said Rozier feigned injury to exit a game early, helping bettors who wagered on him failing to make various statistical benchmarks in that contest.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 19 Dec. 2025
Comparing prediction trading volume to sportsbooks handle, or amount wagered, is complicated, because in prediction markets both sides of the trade are counted as volume.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
The race can be watched and wagered on via the TwinSpires website.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2025
He's wagered more than $400 million so far.
—Graham Messick, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
Bonuses do not have to be wagered as a lump sum but will expire if not spent within seven (7) days of receipt.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
Seitz wagered $499 and ended the game with $999 while Whitaker wagered $3,599 and ended the game with $21,999.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 30 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wagered
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To the critics, LaFleur is 2-3 in the playoffs as a betting favorite, tied for the worst win rate among 19 coaches with at least five such games this century.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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This time, a more emboldened administration appears to be betting that both fear and a show of force will be enough to quell a movement that has become fragmented and disillusioned through the years.—
Paola Ramos,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
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Gonzales said the situation in Minneapolis, with protesters attempting to interfere in federal immigration operations, has put the United States in an inflection point.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Jan. 2026
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Ford expects to put the first few laps on its new Le Mans challenger in Q3, several months before the team’s maiden race in Qatar in March 2027.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
16 Jan. 2026
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Chelsea gambled on Ruud Gullit and Gianluca Vialli, who were simply senior players at that point.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Nearly seven years ago, Craig Thran gambled $2,000 on hemp.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
20 Nov. 2025
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“Wagered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wagered. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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