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 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.
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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
Oddsmakers are expecting a much higher overall handle (total amount of money wagered) than at the last World Cup, thanks to more favorable factors for fans compared with the 2022 event in Qatar.
—Doug Kezirian, New York Times, 12 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
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.
—CBS News, 8 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
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
Oddsmakers are expecting a much higher overall handle (total amount of money wagered) than at the last World Cup, thanks to more favorable factors for fans compared with the 2022 event in Qatar.
—Doug Kezirian, New York Times, 12 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
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.
—CBS News, 8 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wagered
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Past performances do not guarantee success in the future and betting odds fluctuate from one minute to the next.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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But Rose bet that a less gruff voice, ultimately Mike Brown’s, was required to win it all.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
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Lola Vice will put her NXT Women’s Championship on the line against Kendal Grey, Myles Borne will defend the NXT North American Championship against Tavion Heights, Wren Sinclair will face a challenger for the WWE Women’s Speed Championship and Saquon Shugars takes on Dion Lennox.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Earlier, a pair of Harry Kane goals — his ninth and 10th at World Cups — had twice put England ahead, only for some sloppy defending and smart attacking play to give Croatia a route back.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Brendan Sorsby gambled on his own team to win a football game.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 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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“Wagered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wagered. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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