bet (on)

verb

Definition of bet (on)next
as in to subject

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet (on)
  1. subject
  2. wager
  3. jeopardize
  4. breast
  5. endanger
Verb
  • Francis, who subjected himself to questioning by the inquiry, was found not to have been provided with any documentation regarding allegations against McCarrick.
    — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
  • But plastic is a poor reflector of X-rays, which allowed the deadly disc to evade detection and subjecting the mother, grandmother and beloved family matriarch to prolonged anguish that culminated in her death on Dec. 13, 2023.
    — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of subject
Verb
  • Place a $5 bet for a $150 bonus or wager up to $1,000 with a safety net.
    — Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Edwards has had 56 percent of the bets placed in his favor ahead of UFC London, while Brady has 76 percent of the handle wagered in his favor.
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of wager
Verb
  • The judge stressed that, even after 30 years, public curiosity alone does not justify jeopardizing an active investigation.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • The pair were separated and going through a contentious divorce, and Danielle would never do anything to jeopardize their son’s custody arrangement, her brother says.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of jeopardize
Verb
  • How can breast cancer support groups help patients and survivors?
    — Sam Manzella, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Advertisement Cronin doesn’t feel like a marathoner who has breasted the tape so much as one in the middle of a race.
    — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024
Definition of breast
Verb
  • Noem said disclosing information about the removal flights such as locations of departures and flight paths could endanger U.S. officials, contractors, immigrants and the public.
    — Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
  • The million-credit question in this scenario is what threat could endanger the Milky Way with the mighty Reapers as its guardians, but as a wise man once said, there's always a bigger fish.
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of endanger
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“Bet (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet%20%28on%29. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.

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