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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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But there are still enormous stakes for Californians on Tuesday night.Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the election of 2024, these figures have been some of the most vocal in making the case that this isn’t a normal election cycle, that democracy is at stake.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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His choice for attorney general will be closely watched.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The 6-foot Mejia could be an excellent choice with her passing skills and height.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
Verb
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The fact that China tolerated open criticism of North Korea’s leadership put further strain on the relationship between the two governments.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Pearsall’s first career touchdown had put the 49ers ahead 7-0, once a replay confirmed Pearsall’s 46-yard catch-and-run.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 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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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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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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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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