as in betting
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 wagering
The case maintains that exposure to sportsbook apps, particularly those that feature live, in-play wagering options known as microbetting, negligently causes severe gambling addictions.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Authorities allege that the soldier made more than $400,000 wagering on the outcome of the operation using insider knowledge.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
In addition, the lawsuit says, Coinbase and Gemini allow users as young as 18, while state law prohibits wagering by anyone under 21.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Since then, the state has raked in more than $170 million through a partnership with the wagering company DraftKings.
—Todd Bookman, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
But when wagering on elections, most traders have seemed to consistently buy and sell only one position, rather than switching between them.
—Parker Bach, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Institutional investors spent much of the first quarter selling upside bets—effectively wagering that prices wouldn’t rise sharply—to generate income in a subdued market, said James Harris, chief executive officer at asset manager Tesseract.
—Sidhartha Shukla, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Harbaugh is wagering that McDaniel is the key to getting Herbert over the hump.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
When Tennessee passed its law giving the lottery control of sports betting and oversight of a sports wagering advisory council, Sexton wasn’t the House speaker.
—ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Authorities allege that the soldier made more than $400,000 wagering on the outcome of the operation using insider knowledge.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
In addition, the lawsuit says, Coinbase and Gemini allow users as young as 18, while state law prohibits wagering by anyone under 21.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Since then, the state has raked in more than $170 million through a partnership with the wagering company DraftKings.
—Todd Bookman, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
But when wagering on elections, most traders have seemed to consistently buy and sell only one position, rather than switching between them.
—Parker Bach, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Institutional investors spent much of the first quarter selling upside bets—effectively wagering that prices wouldn’t rise sharply—to generate income in a subdued market, said James Harris, chief executive officer at asset manager Tesseract.
—Sidhartha Shukla, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Harbaugh is wagering that McDaniel is the key to getting Herbert over the hump.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
When Tennessee passed its law giving the lottery control of sports betting and oversight of a sports wagering advisory council, Sexton wasn’t the House speaker.
—ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wagering
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Sports betting is exploding, so sports stations sell a ton of advertising to the betting apps, even without big ratings.—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Suspiciously timed trades betting tens of millions or more on future oil prices have been made just before market-moving announcements from the White House.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Former First Lady Laura Bush is credited with putting these delicious cookies—packed with oats, coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips—on the map.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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But putting people in an immersive environment to experience the tsunami without the deadly consequences of being there in person turned out to be the best way to help people grasp the scale.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Regulation should narrow allowable markets and treat them closer to gambling, with strict limits and disclosures.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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In that same spirit, Sorsby might maintain that discipline of college athletes for wagering is unfair if those athletes are gambling addicts.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Wagering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wagering. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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