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as in choice
a person or thing that is chosen
your best bet would be the scenic route along the coast
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Recent Examples of bet
Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 2 June 2025
While there's no guaranteed way to be first at baggage claim, Nastro notes that being a frequent flier or holding elite status is your best bet.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2025
Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2025
Top luxury houses are betting on a new design direction to help rekindle interest from shoppers, who have pulled back on fashion as prices rise.
—USA Today, 3 June 2025
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Noun
As such, Monday becomes a key cleaning day for many, and addressing high-traffic areas of the home is your best bet, says Sara Aparacio, Homeaglow's resident cleaning expert.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 2 June 2025
While there's no guaranteed way to be first at baggage claim, Nastro notes that being a frequent flier or holding elite status is your best bet.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2025
Verb
The player bet $250, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen.
$1M winner in 4 photos.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2025
Top luxury houses are betting on a new design direction to help rekindle interest from shoppers, who have pulled back on fashion as prices rise.
—USA Today, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
Noun
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In late 2022, BBC Studios Productions had taken a 25 percent stake in the company.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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As that stack grows to include 6G and quantum, U.S. global infrastructure leadership is at stake.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Goal of the season This was a choice between Bowen’s superb strike from outside the box against Ipswich and his volley against Forest.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Among its options are suggesting shots for high-risk groups but still giving lower-risk people the choice to get vaccinated.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Trump was given 10 days to put the injunction into effect, per the order accompanying the ruling.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Moira puts Morck in charge of the initiative, sending him down to a glorified bathroom in a subbasement, providing no additional resources and moving the budget into other underserved departments.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
Noun
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One of those markets might be a bet with shorter odds than a regular moneyline, spread or over/under wager.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The odds will change as bettors place their wagers leading up to Saturday's approximate post time of 7:04 p.m. EDT.—
Alex Sundby
June 6,
CBS News,
6 June 2025
Noun
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My personal favorite was the giant prawns, served with corn and chojang.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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The consistent betting favorite to win the 2025 WWE women’s Money in the Bank match is, in fact, Naomi, who just so happens to be the best choice, too.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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