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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
Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 15 June 2026
The best bet for public transportation in Arlington is ride-share apps.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 June 2026
Prediction markets have been pushing hard to gain legitimacy among the public and policymakers as a legitimate platform where users can bet on a multitude of events, from sports to the weather to geopolitical matters.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
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Noun
Stunning, but probably not your best bet with fine strands.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 15 June 2026
The best bet for public transportation in Arlington is ride-share apps.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Verb
One is that prohibitions on gambling protect the integrity of athletic competitions and discourage athletes from partaking in a sports betting culture where data suggests numerous college students wager on sports.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 June 2026
Prediction markets have been pushing hard to gain legitimacy among the public and policymakers as a legitimate platform where users can bet on a multitude of events, from sports to the weather to geopolitical matters.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
Noun
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That leaves an interesting two-by-two decision at stake.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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The conflict feels contemporary without growing too cynical, and the core relationship stakes seem real without skewing hopeless.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Noun
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In some ways, the first lady stuck to her common fashion choices for fight night.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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As a result, many once-popular design choices are beginning to feel dated.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Lola Vice will put her NXT Women’s Championship on the line against Kendal Grey, Myles Borne will defend the NXT North American Championship against Tavion Heights, Wren Sinclair will face a challenger for the WWE Women’s Speed Championship and Saquon Shugars takes on Dion Lennox.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Earlier, a pair of Harry Kane goals — his ninth and 10th at World Cups — had twice put England ahead, only for some sloppy defending and smart attacking play to give Croatia a route back.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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See the latest odds and wagers online at BetMGM here.—
Tim Chan,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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The case for the strategy rests on a wager that today's outlay produces tomorrow's margins, the same pattern that turned Google's early cloud and search investments into profit.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Argentina is a minus-255 favorite, according to ESPN, meaning a bettor would have to wager $255 to win $100.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The match became even more important after Spain, the heavy favorite to win Group H and a contender to win tournament, tied Cape Verde 0-0 in the earlier match, leaving the group lead up for grabs.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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