wagering

present participle of wager
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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Verb
  • Edwards was a -270 betting favorite, while Muhammad was the +220 betting underdog.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • With that, the betting pick is that Dolidze will beat Vettori at UFC Vegas 104 via decision.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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  • Andy Reid isn’t going to change his grinding approach, putting points at a premium.
    Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The aviation analytics firm found that less than 75% of JetBlue's flights arrived on schedule, putting the airline behind all the major domestic carriers, including some of its low-cost rivals.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Wagering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wagering. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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