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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
Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025
Preller knows him well, and had already seen at least three big bets on him pay off.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
The Trump administration is betting the pain will be worth it.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Timing the market is a losing bet Talk yourself down from making any sudden financial moves, Chatzky advised.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025
Preller knows him well, and had already seen at least three big bets on him pay off.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
And at a moment where reality TV shows are proliferating, but often with an ugly underbelly, the cable brand is betting that its antidote will resonate with an audience on both linear TV and streaming.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
The Trump administration is betting the pain will be worth it.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
Noun
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By December 2023, the private equity firm had taken a majority stake in the British business and set an ambitious expansion plan; targeting 350 outlets by 2031.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s 53% ownership stake in the company, now in a trust controlled by his oldest son, Donald Trump Jr., rose by $415 million on the day.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Granted, personal choice is always best—but here are some ways to narrow down your bra selection for maximum comfort and support.—
Bianca London,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2025
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With a user-friendly interface and rich features, Zoom has been the top choice for video calls.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Quality control is highly inconsistent, and customer service can be…frustrating, to put it nicely.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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Scott Taylor, lead mechanical engineer for manufacturer Lockheed Martin, put the effort in perspective in a 2023 news release.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Their wager would be profitable if the Vix were to top 50.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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And a loss of $50 or more in other states will cause five bonus bets as a refund, making each bet 20% of your losing wager.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Coming into this year, Aberg is one of the favorites to win the tournament just behind Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Peter Arnold, Executive Director of the Fashion Scholarship Fund expressed that the night was one of his favorites of the year.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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