as in wagered
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event
a foolish man who gambled his life savings on the lottery
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Recent Examples of gambled
In that same school year, a quarter of high school age males gambled, while about 10% of their female classmates did.
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Adam Hudacek, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
Our president is about to pardon Pete, who gambled on games but did time for tax evasion.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Few people know Karl’s origins, Briggs said, how two young MBA grads — Chris Cramer, a relative of brewmaster Karl Strauss, and Matt Ratner – gambled on opening downtown’s first brewpub since the 1950s.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
In a survey conducted from December 2020 to May 2021, Nower and her colleagues found that among New Jerseyans who gambled, 33 percent of those aged 18 to 24 only gambled online, a proportion nearly five times higher than in 2017 and higher than in any other age group.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
Despite the slowdown in new markets, 2024 was another one for the record books in terms of the amount of money Americans gambled on sporting events.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The friends regularly called and texted each other, and golfed, gambled and socialized together, the filing stated.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Total gambled exceeded $629 million and total won by bettors topped $590 million in November.
—Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Jan. 2025
Advertisement Down one point in overtime, Golden Eagles coach Joe Torres gambled with luck and his do-it-all son — an offensive threat — came up short, sending Portola (9-6) to the Division 6-AA state championship game with the 35-34 win at Banning High on Friday night.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Adam Hudacek, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
Our president is about to pardon Pete, who gambled on games but did time for tax evasion.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Few people know Karl’s origins, Briggs said, how two young MBA grads — Chris Cramer, a relative of brewmaster Karl Strauss, and Matt Ratner – gambled on opening downtown’s first brewpub since the 1950s.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
In a survey conducted from December 2020 to May 2021, Nower and her colleagues found that among New Jerseyans who gambled, 33 percent of those aged 18 to 24 only gambled online, a proportion nearly five times higher than in 2017 and higher than in any other age group.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
Despite the slowdown in new markets, 2024 was another one for the record books in terms of the amount of money Americans gambled on sporting events.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The friends regularly called and texted each other, and golfed, gambled and socialized together, the filing stated.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Total gambled exceeded $629 million and total won by bettors topped $590 million in November.
—Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Jan. 2025
Advertisement Down one point in overtime, Golden Eagles coach Joe Torres gambled with luck and his do-it-all son — an offensive threat — came up short, sending Portola (9-6) to the Division 6-AA state championship game with the 35-34 win at Banning High on Friday night.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gambled
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Try betting on a first field goal or another early outcome to receive the bonus as soon as possible.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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The betting pick is for Muhammad to grind out a decision win.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Verb
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That puts even greater pressure on MSNBC to keep apace once the spinoff is complete.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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The Television Academy is more willing to come through for those types of films, putting Netflix in strong standing.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
5 May 2025
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“Gambled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambled. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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