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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
Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
Or, perhaps, someone with whom Swift has a longer relationship, like Ed Sheeran, could be a better bet.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2025
Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2025
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
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Noun
Decorating With Too Much Color Going bold in the bedroom isn’t always your best bet.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
Or, perhaps, someone with whom Swift has a longer relationship, like Ed Sheeran, could be a better bet.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
The Huskies, No. 2 in the Spokane 4 Region, have taken over as betting favorites to win the whole thing, according to a number of sportsbooks.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
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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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An extensive park with pools makes this an excellent choice for families, and private tours of the Borromeo Islands depart from the hotel’s boat dock.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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With four recent sales before the start of the spring market, Sunnybrook Villas is proving to be a top choice for homebuyers seeking quality and convenience in northwest Olathe.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
16 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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Plus, the act of putting a mask on in and of itself feels like peak self-care.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
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
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Long a favorite of the Twins’ player development group, Keirsey, who turns 28 in May, made his first Opening Day roster.—
Dan Hayes,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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But this is a puncher’s chance; Denver won’t enter the playoffs as an overwhelming favorite.—
Tony Jones,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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