Synonyms of wagered

wagered

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bet
• put
• gambled
• played
• staked
• offered
• laid
• went
• speculated
• ventured
• bade
• chanced
• hazarded
• jeopardized
• endangered
• imperiled
• adventured

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wagered

Sorsby wagered more than $90,000, and his gambling was flagged by law enforcement. — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 29 June 2026

For instance, if that same sports bettor wagered $100 on Canada to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina (odds of -100), the bettor would have lost as the match ended in a draw. — Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Table tennis remains one of the most popular sports for Colorado gamblers to bet on, with $989 million wagered since legalization. — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 18 June 2026

After SpaceX’s rally on Monday, many traders wagered the stock had risen too far, too fast. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 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. — ABC News, 15 June 2026

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. — Greg Cote june 10, Miami Herald, 10 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

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