as in betting
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event
a foolish man who gambled his life savings on the lottery
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Recent Examples of gambling
Rose admitted to gambling in 2004 after years of claiming his innocence.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The arrest comes amid a crackdown on gambling dens in the city.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Under Putin, Russia operates with the same principles, once again gambling with the lives of its people as well as those living far beyond its borders.
—Benjamin MacK-Jackson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Self-exclusion programs provide an opportunity for gamblers to ban themselves from gambling facilities and betting apps.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The arrest comes amid a crackdown on gambling dens in the city.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Under Putin, Russia operates with the same principles, once again gambling with the lives of its people as well as those living far beyond its borders.
—Benjamin MacK-Jackson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Self-exclusion programs provide an opportunity for gamblers to ban themselves from gambling facilities and betting apps.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gambling
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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
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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,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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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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“Gambling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambling. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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