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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
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025
That often leaves would-be homeowners largely in the dark about whether what is usually the biggest purchase of a lifetime could be a safe bet or a high-risk nightmare like Fischetti’s.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Of course, millions of Illinoisans bet responsibly.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Here are our best bets for the Dyson products that have been vetted by our editors, ones that are worth the investment or at least the wait-and-see: Their devices are often—if not always—significantly marked down during sale seasons.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025
That often leaves would-be homeowners largely in the dark about whether what is usually the biggest purchase of a lifetime could be a safe bet or a high-risk nightmare like Fischetti’s.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
The visitor sat at a Light & Wonder Dancing Drums slot machine and bet $8.80.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Of course, millions of Illinoisans bet responsibly.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
Noun
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Trump’s 53% ownership stake in the company, now in a trust controlled by his oldest son, Donald Trump Jr., rose by $415 million on the day.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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By December 2023, the private equity firm had taken a majority stake in the British business and set an ambitious expansion plan; targeting 350 outlets by 2031.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For those not skilled in cooking, baking, or crafting, a bottle of wine may seem like an obvious choice for a host gift.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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There were some bad choices and some unfortunate deaths.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Part of this different tweak reflects longer life expectancies, which puts more pressure on an investment portfolio to deliver sound results over time.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Both leaders tend to put their feet in their mouths.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Create an account and lock in a cash wager on any game.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Bettors also include many of those players in other types of bets like top finishing position (top 5, 10, 20) and other props offered by leading online sportsbooks with group betting and tournament matchups adding more watch and wager interest.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While there are far too many exemplary Southern natives to enumerate in one article, here are some of our absolute favorites that set the stage for the season.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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That could happen again in the playoffs, as OKC will be heavy favorites in this first-round series.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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