as in wagerer
one that bets (as on the outcome of a contest or sports event)
marveled at the huge swarm of gamblers in the casino
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Recent Examples of gambler
Freudenberg helped start a support group for parents of teen gamblers, and their numbers are growing.
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Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 5 Apr. 2026
While the particulars of Shell’s fate are still TBD, Deadline can confirm that the Paramount president has been essentially sidelined for the past several weeks since claims by a profession gambler surfaced that the exec had revealed insider information.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
In 1947, Landis’ successor, Happy Chandler, suspended Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher, in part, for his ties to gamblers.
—Michael Delayo, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Each March, as casual gamblers fill out March Madness brackets, tech and entertainment fans swarm to South by Southwest, and students enjoy spring break, injury prevention specialists mark National Poison Prevention Week.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
This includes Tennessee, where lawmakers have barred gamblers from using a credit card to load money into an account.
—ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The songwriter spent more than a decade as a professional gambler, returning to his musical roots as his mother battled cancer in the '90s.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
If passed, the bill would implement consumer protections like prohibiting people under 21, allowing problem gamblers to self-exclude and capping maximum wagers.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
While Rhode Island banned in-state greyhound racing 16 years ago, animal rights advocates are now trying to close a loophole allowing gamblers in the state's Lincoln casino to still bet on dog races happening out-of-state that are broadcast within the casino.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 5 Apr. 2026
While the particulars of Shell’s fate are still TBD, Deadline can confirm that the Paramount president has been essentially sidelined for the past several weeks since claims by a profession gambler surfaced that the exec had revealed insider information.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
In 1947, Landis’ successor, Happy Chandler, suspended Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher, in part, for his ties to gamblers.
—Michael Delayo, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Each March, as casual gamblers fill out March Madness brackets, tech and entertainment fans swarm to South by Southwest, and students enjoy spring break, injury prevention specialists mark National Poison Prevention Week.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
This includes Tennessee, where lawmakers have barred gamblers from using a credit card to load money into an account.
—ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The songwriter spent more than a decade as a professional gambler, returning to his musical roots as his mother battled cancer in the '90s.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
If passed, the bill would implement consumer protections like prohibiting people under 21, allowing problem gamblers to self-exclude and capping maximum wagers.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
While Rhode Island banned in-state greyhound racing 16 years ago, animal rights advocates are now trying to close a loophole allowing gamblers in the state's Lincoln casino to still bet on dog races happening out-of-state that are broadcast within the casino.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gambler
Noun
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Whatever the medium—oil or steel—true collectors, as opposed to speculators, are not often keen to part with a coveted piece during their active collecting years, or even beyond.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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In a space dominated by exchanges built for speculators chasing the next move, iTrustCapital stands apart.—
iTrustCapital Contributor,
Forbes.com,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Flagg is +185, meaning a bettor could wager $100 to profit $185.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Bonus bets expire seven days after being credited to your balance, meaning bettors should prepare a clear schedule of targets to deploy their bonus capital effectively.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gambler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambler. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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