as in wagering
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event
foolishly bet a week's salary on the World Series
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Recent Examples of betting
Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma is betting big that LA will change its ways.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Now, one life insurance company is betting that gift cards, prize wheels and fitness streaks can help close that gap.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 25 May 2026
The betting odds say LeBron is most likely to re-sign with the Lakers or retire, and next most likely to return for a homecoming/farewell in Cleveland.
—Greg Cote
may 25, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
During a January game on ESPN, for example, a commentator described betting that a specific player would score at least 30 points before a second commentator announced a DraftKings promo code.
—Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
Betano was the World Cup’s first-ever betting sponsor four years ago when parent company Kaizen Gaming signed a Europe-only deal for the 2022 edition in Qatar.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
The following two home run bets offer the best blend of likelihood of success and betting odds.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Meanwhile, as Iranian strikes have paralyzed LNG production in Qatar, the Gulf is increasingly betting on the US’ LNG boom.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
Those types of betting activities are considered the most serious transgressions and normally carry a permanent loss of eligibility.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Now, one life insurance company is betting that gift cards, prize wheels and fitness streaks can help close that gap.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 25 May 2026
The betting odds say LeBron is most likely to re-sign with the Lakers or retire, and next most likely to return for a homecoming/farewell in Cleveland.
—Greg Cote
may 25, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
During a January game on ESPN, for example, a commentator described betting that a specific player would score at least 30 points before a second commentator announced a DraftKings promo code.
—Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
Betano was the World Cup’s first-ever betting sponsor four years ago when parent company Kaizen Gaming signed a Europe-only deal for the 2022 edition in Qatar.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
The following two home run bets offer the best blend of likelihood of success and betting odds.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Meanwhile, as Iranian strikes have paralyzed LNG production in Qatar, the Gulf is increasingly betting on the US’ LNG boom.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
Those types of betting activities are considered the most serious transgressions and normally carry a permanent loss of eligibility.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betting
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The More Viable Path of Challenging Instead of challenging NCAA sports wagering rules, Sorsby and Kessler might challenge how those rules are applied.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 May 2026
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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
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Using the latest version of Epic’s Unreal Engine, each Smugglers Run locale is heavily detailed, putting us in more of a dogfight as the Mandalorian chases down pirates and ex-Imperial officers.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Still, from December and March, Leonard was one of the best players in the NBA, playing enough games to qualify for end-of-season awards while largely putting his knee issues behind him.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Kalshi continues to say prediction markets are an investment product and not gambling.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
13 May 2026
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Some consider gambling a scourge, others feel that, from fizzy drinks to alcohol to consumer products, there are few ethically pure companies.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Betting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betting. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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