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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
Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
The trade One way to bet on the valuation difference while muting the risks associated with athleisure and the stock market more broadly is by taking a long bet in Lulu hedged with a short bet in Nike.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2024
Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
The rise of betting markets signaled a step change in how elections were covered by the press and observed by the public.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Noun
According to bets placed on Polymarket, a crypto trading platform, Trump has a 94% probability of winning Ohio.
—Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
The trade One way to bet on the valuation difference while muting the risks associated with athleisure and the stock market more broadly is by taking a long bet in Lulu hedged with a short bet in Nike.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2024
Verb
The betting favorite has only lost twice since 1866, according to the Conversation, a nonprofit news organization.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
The rise of betting markets signaled a step change in how elections were covered by the press and observed by the public.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
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Oz also had smaller stakes in CVS Health, which now includes the insurer Aetna, and in the insurer Cigna.Darius Tahir, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
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But she’s been more inspired by modern tales like Brave, Moana, Encanto and of course Frozen, where the female protagonists have more at stake than just finding love.Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 22 Nov. 2024
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Consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of their choices, and cotton offers a sustainability story.Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Terrain also influences building practices and materials choices across regions.Cassi Hallam, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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This puts the watch in stark contrast to regular production watches we’re used to seeing, and shows Smith’s passion for machining and finishing every component in house.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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Mike slowly starts to earn the respect of his much younger teammates, ultimately leading him on a journey to address his masculinity and resolve his generational trauma put upon by his father, while also addressing his strained relationship with his son.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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The wager at the root of the story is designed to reflect the venal hollowness of the upper class.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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On both of the sites, Pennsylvania was the state with the highest betting volume, with over $33 million in wagers on Polymarket and more than $14 million on Kalshi.Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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From the Sports Desk KHSAA football: Both coaches agree the winner of Friday's game between No. 1 Central and No. 3 Christian Academy will be the favorite to take home the Class 3A title.Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Jackson is no longer the overwhelming MVP favorite after what Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen did against Kansas City last week.Jack Magruder, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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