Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betting (on)
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While MicroStrategy’s stock has soared over 450% since early 2024, BREA is wagering that Solana’s stronger growth potential and staking rewards will drive even higher returns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025 -
Toyota is wagering that humidity control is simpler than handling fragile ceramics that break under high heat.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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By implementing rigorous controls and subjecting them to human scrutiny, companies can guide this powerful technology toward valuable outcomes while mitigating risk factors.—
Steve Durbin,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Trump has a difficult relationship with Zelensky, subjecting the Ukrainian leader to public and pointed criticism during his visit to the Oval Office in February.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Stephanie Householder was charged with 22 felonies, including abuse or neglect of a child and endangering the welfare of a child.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Though Smith was charged with four counts of assault for scaring and endangering the villagers, troopers did not say he was involved in his mother’s death.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Get it wrong, and the impact can be painful and costly, jeopardizing operational continuity, security and customer experience.—
Carl D'Halluin,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Now Sam steps in as Easy’s manager, jeopardizing the deal even before it’s signed (in a weird coincidence, Sam had hit it off a few nights earlier with Lucy, the same young woman Mickey brought to his brother’s show, played by Kate Mara).—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Betting (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betting%20%28on%29. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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