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
But the growth of contracts tied to economic and corporate developments suggests these platforms are beginning to evolve from niche wagering venues into information markets that investors may increasingly monitor.
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 June 2026
During the November 2022 general election, California voters decisively rejected competing sports wagering initiatives in one of the most contentious ballot measures in the state’s political history.
—Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Another bill would prohibit wagering on elections.
—Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Elsewhere, users are wagering on whether individual artworks will sell above certain prices.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
Now, with Exa, the venture capital firm is making a fresh bet on how people will interact with the web going forward — and wagering that AI agents may be the best way to do so.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Penalties range from attending required sports wagering rules education to a permanent loss of eligibility.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
Still, not as real as the impact going forward for all of sports, leagues that want to profit from wagering with integrity in the balance.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 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
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 June 2026
During the November 2022 general election, California voters decisively rejected competing sports wagering initiatives in one of the most contentious ballot measures in the state’s political history.
—Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Another bill would prohibit wagering on elections.
—Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Elsewhere, users are wagering on whether individual artworks will sell above certain prices.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
Now, with Exa, the venture capital firm is making a fresh bet on how people will interact with the web going forward — and wagering that AI agents may be the best way to do so.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Penalties range from attending required sports wagering rules education to a permanent loss of eligibility.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
Still, not as real as the impact going forward for all of sports, leagues that want to profit from wagering with integrity in the balance.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wagering
Verb
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The gambling business has been undergoing disruption thanks to online betting firms like DraftKings and FanDuel, not to mention prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Weiss is betting Bilton can bring new viewers to the program without alienating its current crop of die-hards.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Ironically, the best path forward for programs like that would be a wealthy donor putting money into the program.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The Spurs will leave him open to shoot, putting an emphasis on him to knock his shots down.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
Verb
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For Osei, this makes fast fashion’s toll on Kantamanto, where merchants already court economic ruin by gambling on bales of low-quality clothing, all the more insidious.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Jordan sparked controversy by gambling with his father in Atlantic City, New Jersey, casinos the night before Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals against the New York Knicks.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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“Wagering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wagering. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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