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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
Maria Godoy, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025
The smart bet in 1861, 1862, and 1863 would have been to put your money on two countries coming out of the American Civil War.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
But Parallel Health, an emerging biotech powerhouse, is betting on a different microscopic universe: the human microbiome.
—WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Your best bet is to stick with yogurts without added sugar.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025
The smart bet in 1861, 1862, and 1863 would have been to put your money on two countries coming out of the American Civil War.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Verb
Investors are essentially betting that the company’s future is brighter because of his role at the heart of government.
—Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
But Parallel Health, an emerging biotech powerhouse, is betting on a different microscopic universe: the human microbiome.
—WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
Noun
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The 40% stake in dispute includes general partnership interests and all of the non-Taylor LP interests, according to a lawsuit filed after the agreement by the largest outside shareholder in the teams.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Under the deal, which has formally closed, Common Sense Networks will hold a significant minority stake in Cricket, a person familiar with the transaction told Deadline.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
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While the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards 2025 was a more muted affair this year, with attendees’ fashion choices leaning more into darker tones and simple silhouettes, there remained some dynamic moments.—
Fernanda Pérez Sánchez,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
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With the press destroyed, and the future uncertain, Bargen had one of two choices, quit, or roll up the sleeves and find a way to keep the paper moving forward … .—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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How much torment are the pit crews willing to put their amateur survivalists through to win a grand prize of $250,000?—
Mark Peikert,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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By the time Bar-Kar contacted her with the hopes of portraying her life onscreen, Ian put her through the paces and asked her to make a 20-minute film as a pitch.—
Audra Heinrichs,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Now, if bettors want to risk and punt on the hosts, a 5/1 pick for a draw could be an appealing wager.—
Julia Ranney,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Just then, Mo Ostin, the head of the label, walked in and heard about their wager.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Among our favorites from the day were the Yusuf Sisters, Nasteha and Nuni, who captured our explanation of this energy perfectly.—
Stixx Mathews,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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Though there are 18 gorgeous colors and patterns to choose from, and our favorite for spring is the classic pink shade.—
Kaitlin Marks,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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