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Recent Examples of wagers
Peyton Forte, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
See the latest odds and wagers here.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
Proposition bets, also known as prop bets, are wagers that are not directly tied to the outcome or the score.
—Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Clase is accused of throwing suspicious pitches to benefit those who placed wagers on him in at least 48 games, according to ESPN.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
There has been a 15% drop in the number of bets placed since Illinois instituted the tax of 25 to 50 cents per bet in the fall, state records show — but an increase in the amount of money bet, as players make fewer but bigger wagers.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
While the prediction market apps initially focused on making predictions on political events like elections, the companies have rapidly expanded into sports, providing new avenues for making wagers in states that ban or heavily restrict sports gambling.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Sports betting includes placing wagers at physical locations like casinos and retail sportsbooks, while online sports betting allows bettors to place bets anytime through websites or mobile apps.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Sports make up a smaller proportion of wagers on Polymarket, which has also yet to fully launch in the United States (although some Americans likely still access it by using virtual private networks).
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
Kalshi tested the waters by offering its first wagers on the Super Bowl in early 2025 and the CFTC did not step in to stop them.
—Peyton Forte, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
See the latest odds and wagers here.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
Proposition bets, also known as prop bets, are wagers that are not directly tied to the outcome or the score.
—Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Clase is accused of throwing suspicious pitches to benefit those who placed wagers on him in at least 48 games, according to ESPN.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
There has been a 15% drop in the number of bets placed since Illinois instituted the tax of 25 to 50 cents per bet in the fall, state records show — but an increase in the amount of money bet, as players make fewer but bigger wagers.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
While the prediction market apps initially focused on making predictions on political events like elections, the companies have rapidly expanded into sports, providing new avenues for making wagers in states that ban or heavily restrict sports gambling.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Sports betting includes placing wagers at physical locations like casinos and retail sportsbooks, while online sports betting allows bettors to place bets anytime through websites or mobile apps.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Sports make up a smaller proportion of wagers on Polymarket, which has also yet to fully launch in the United States (although some Americans likely still access it by using virtual private networks).
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wagers
Noun
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The agency is preparing to send four astronauts back to the Moon this March on a high-stakes, ten-day mission to the far side.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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For companies, the reputational and financial stakes are high.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If a new account opens and immediately bets on a single player micro-market, that’s suspicious.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Similarly, if an existing account that typically bets $50 on certain games suddenly places a $1,000 bet, that outlier behavior could trigger an investigation.—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Where to Stay The 1850 Hotel The 20-suite 1850 Hotel puts you right in the heart of Boone, a short walk from charming boutiques, coffee shops, and bars.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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When the weather allows, outdoor seating puts diners on eye level with the skyline.—
Kasia Dietz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Wagers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wagers. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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