as in wagering
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event
foolishly bet a week's salary on the World Series
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Recent Examples of betting
Edwards was a -270 betting favorite, while Muhammad was the +220 betting underdog.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
With that, the betting pick is that Dolidze will beat Vettori at UFC Vegas 104 via decision.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
This loyalty program gives customers the chance to redeem betting bonuses and discounts.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Pick a market to place a wager and apply this odds boost token in your betting slip.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Moreover, the betting structure drew skepticism given the razor-thin leeway the trader had if BTC and ETH prices declined.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Fremantle plans to create localized versions for international territories, betting that audiences worldwide will be ready to play along with the format that has already spelled success in America.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
Hulu’s foray into the Oscars arrives as more streaming platforms are betting big on live programming of prominent events — from a handful of awards shows and pop culture moments, to major sports matchups like the Super Bowl.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
With that, the betting pick is that Dolidze will beat Vettori at UFC Vegas 104 via decision.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
This loyalty program gives customers the chance to redeem betting bonuses and discounts.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Pick a market to place a wager and apply this odds boost token in your betting slip.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Moreover, the betting structure drew skepticism given the razor-thin leeway the trader had if BTC and ETH prices declined.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Fremantle plans to create localized versions for international territories, betting that audiences worldwide will be ready to play along with the format that has already spelled success in America.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
Hulu’s foray into the Oscars arrives as more streaming platforms are betting big on live programming of prominent events — from a handful of awards shows and pop culture moments, to major sports matchups like the Super Bowl.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Betting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betting. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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