as in venture
a risky undertaking
it's a gamble, but I'm willing to take the risk
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Recent Examples of gamble
Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 July 2025
For families like Wilburn’s, the spring’s spending spree was a gamble against uncertainty —a bet that may now require years of careful budgeting to manage.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 2 July 2025
Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2025
There might be a time willing to gamble on Reynolds returning to his All-Star ways but the Yankees should not be the team to take that risk.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
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Noun
Advertisement But some experts say at least some businesses may be willing to take the gamble, especially if the benefit of manufacturing in China outweighs the risk of getting caught.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 July 2025
For families like Wilburn’s, the spring’s spending spree was a gamble against uncertainty —a bet that may now require years of careful budgeting to manage.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 2 July 2025
Verb
Four people were inside the business allegedly gambling at the time; one was arrested for a probation violation while three were cited.
—Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2025
There might be a time willing to gamble on Reynolds returning to his All-Star ways but the Yankees should not be the team to take that risk.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamble
Noun
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Similar to an incubator, a start-up accelerator is an investment company that looks to grow a new venture in exchange for a stake in the business.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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Matta, which raised around $5 million in venture funding last year, is building a trust layer that lets global manufacturers treat African suppliers as equals, not just alternatives.—
Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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At this stage, few would bet against the long body of evidence favoring Brentford’s strategy.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Investors and importers appear torn between bracing for Trump’s tariffs to actually take effect next month on one hand, and betting that Trump will postpone them yet again on the other.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
21 July 2025
Noun
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German side Borussia Dortmund expressed a tangible interest in Aguado, but Real Madrid rejected any chance of a potential sale.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Democratic lawmakers in Nashville are demanding answers on the plans, while the state’s Republican leaders have jumped at the chance to partner with Musk.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Robert put the club ahead one inning later with the 99th home run of his career.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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The state health department distributes $12 million in SNAP-Ed funding annually to half a dozen agencies who, in turn, put staff in schools, senior centers, food pantries and farmers markets to teach food stamp recipients how to eat healthier and live a more active lifestyle.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Ahead of the release of James Gunn's Superman (in theaters now), speculation spiraled around who exactly was underneath the black suit of this mysterious figure.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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As Kehoe stood with local and statewide elected officials at Chappell’s Restaurant & Sports Museum, speculation has intensified over the future of the Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Prediction markets make money from trading fees, not the difference between money wagered and money paid out.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
22 July 2025
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OpenAI is wagering that early cooperation and some transparency will secure it a seat at the rulemaking table and stave off harsher regulation down the line.—
Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Gamble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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