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as in choice
a person or thing that is chosen
your best bet would be the scenic route along the coast
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Recent Examples of bet
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The massive win occurred in the airport's C Gates after the traveler placed a $10 bet, marking an unforgettable trip to the Entertainment Capital of the World.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Lili KobielskiDiscarded slips across the betting floor Sunday.
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Lili Kobielski,
NBC news,
29 June 2026
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Noun
But for many investors, the real bet is on CEO Elon Musk — and that his next act will be as lucrative as his last.
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Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The massive win occurred in the airport's C Gates after the traveler placed a $10 bet, marking an unforgettable trip to the Entertainment Capital of the World.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Verb
Here’s a look at the storylines and odds for Monday’s tripleheader, plus some picks from our betting staff.
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Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Lili KobielskiDiscarded slips across the betting floor Sunday.
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Lili Kobielski,
NBC news,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
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OpenAI has reportedly floated an offer to give the federal government a 5 percent ownership stake in the company.
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The Coast Guard emphasized the high-stakes rescue serves as a powerful reminder of why its crews train constantly and remain ready to respond at any hour of the day or night.
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Miltos’ Greek Table at Andronis Luxury Suites is the Oia choice for travelers who want romance.
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Vic makes some baffling choices here, buzzing in twice on the first word in the series without hearing the rest, and getting eliminated from multiple rounds five seconds in.
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In his fifth-inning at-bat, Stephenson was on the other side of two successful challenges by Rutschman that put him down 1-2 in the count instead of up 3-0.
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Go on, put the 131-cube (2,147 cc) monster engine into that one.
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In the four-page ruling, Aquilina wrote that Kalshi violated the state's gaming industry by allowing people aged 18 to place wagers, as opposed to Michigan's age requirement of 21 and older.
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The wager underneath every check is that the next foundation model will simulate reality rather than describe it.
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The French men’s national team — one of the favorites to win the entire tournament — arrived with HACs, as well as bags from Chanel and Louis Vuitton.
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Another of her favorites is Henry Ford’s Model-T (Tin Lizzie), which revolutionized the auto industry.
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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