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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
James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
This early move of MUV Capital is a bet on the potential growth in Brazil’s movie market, on the ability to exploit emerging market opportunities and on Retrato Filmes itself.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 19 May 2025
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
An interactive attraction showing in Oakland until Sept. 28 is betting, yes indeed.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
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Noun
The most bets, totaling £1,031 ($1,386), were placed on Vanburen, while the fewest, at £297 ($399), went on Groves.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
This early move of MUV Capital is a bet on the potential growth in Brazil’s movie market, on the ability to exploit emerging market opportunities and on Retrato Filmes itself.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 19 May 2025
Verb
Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
An interactive attraction showing in Oakland until Sept. 28 is betting, yes indeed.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 22 May 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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New users in remaining states can begin with a wager up to $1,500 and collect a bonus refund following a loss. BetMGM Bonus Code NW150 for Memorial Day Weekend Betting Try to find the most likely outcome when placing a $10 bet.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Netanyahu put all of his chips on Trump nonetheless—a wager that now threatens to cost the Israeli prime minister the remnants of his legacy.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2025
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Homemade ice pops were another fan favorite of our readers and editors.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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At this stage of his career as time is running out, Cena really doesn’t need to be involved in the world title picture, and in fact, losing that title could be what propels him back to being a fan favorite.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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