as in venture
a risky undertaking
it's a gamble, but I'm willing to take the risk
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Recent Examples of gamble
Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
Roseman appears to have also disagreed with Thao’s gamble — a move widely criticized by financial experts as short-sighted, especially after the massive land sale did not conclude within months, as Thao promised it would.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 30 Mar. 2025
Argentina gambled on their talisman’s individual quality being enough, and that approach was justified in the end.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Another project that is a big gamble for De Luca and Abdy is Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, which opens late next month on April 18.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
Roseman appears to have also disagreed with Thao’s gamble — a move widely criticized by financial experts as short-sighted, especially after the massive land sale did not conclude within months, as Thao promised it would.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
The administration is gambling an increasingly unhappy consumer will eat a few months of worsening conditions for the promise of something better down the road.
—Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 30 Mar. 2025
Argentina gambled on their talisman’s individual quality being enough, and that approach was justified in the end.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamble
Noun
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The founding partners of Slate PR have dissolved the publicity firm after 15 years, but are staying in business together with the launch of new venture, Apex Public Relations.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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That announcement of a new venture came sooner rather than later and revealed that four of Slate PR’s founders are sticking together.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Murphy Betting Odds When the betting odds opened for this contest, Murphy was a -300 betting favorite over the +250 Emmett.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Mandel Ngan | Afp | Getty Images Trump in a Truth Social post encouraged more foreign spending in the U.S., assuring that investors can bet on his economic agenda long term.—
Kevin Breuninger,Dan Mangan,Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There’s a slight chance Michael could still boogie down the road toward the end of this year for awards season; that isn’t out of the question.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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Key Takeaways Understanding local bird species' nesting habits improves your chances of attracting them to your birdhouse.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There is a strand of thinking along, to put it crudely, settler-colonial lines.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Although the premium hospitality OVG Hospitality already provides in Las Vegas, Phoenix, London and Abu Dhabi resonated with the Lightning ownership, Granger said that a desire to put a local spin on Amalie’s food and beverage offerings helped win the bid.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The anticipation surrounding the WrestleMania 41 main event, a Triple Threat match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship featuring CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins, has intensified with speculation regarding the role of the ever-scheming Paul Heyman.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The latter model is being built on speculation (without an owner), showcasing the brand’s pre-established strength in the market.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Place a $5 bet or wager up to $1,000 with a safety net.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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With broader legalization and the more widespread use of the internet since the Pandemic, in 2024 Americans wagered $147.9 billion on sports contests.—
Martin Edel,
Sportico.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Gamble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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