betting

present participle of bet
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 In addition, Americans are betting record amounts on sports wagers and lotteries with billion-dollar payouts. Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2025 There had been a betting pool on the election, and as one editor read out the names of the winners, there was laughter and cheering. Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025 Fight or no fight, the betting odds favor Aspinall to end 2025 with the UFC title around his waist. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025

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“Betting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betting. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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