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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Verb
  • Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
  • The player bet $250, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen. $1M winner in 4 photos.
    Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2025
Verb
  • Every hard-working American deserves a living wage that helps put a roof over their head and food on the table–$7.25 an hour doesn't even come close.
    / CBS News, CBS News, 10 June 2025
  • Fox One is launching by the fall, and puts sports at the forefront of its overall offering.
    John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Verb
  • 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 17 Jun. 2025.

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