as in betting
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event
wagered 20 dollars that his favorite team would win
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Recent Examples of wagering
The case maintains that exposure to sportsbook apps, particularly those that feature live, in-play wagering options known as microbetting, negligently causes severe gambling addictions.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Authorities allege that the soldier made more than $400,000 wagering on the outcome of the operation using insider knowledge.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
In addition, the lawsuit says, Coinbase and Gemini allow users as young as 18, while state law prohibits wagering by anyone under 21.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Since then, the state has raked in more than $170 million through a partnership with the wagering company DraftKings.
—Todd Bookman, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
But when wagering on elections, most traders have seemed to consistently buy and sell only one position, rather than switching between them.
—Parker Bach, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Institutional investors spent much of the first quarter selling upside bets—effectively wagering that prices wouldn’t rise sharply—to generate income in a subdued market, said James Harris, chief executive officer at asset manager Tesseract.
—Sidhartha Shukla, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Harbaugh is wagering that McDaniel is the key to getting Herbert over the hump.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
When Tennessee passed its law giving the lottery control of sports betting and oversight of a sports wagering advisory council, Sexton wasn’t the House speaker.
—ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Authorities allege that the soldier made more than $400,000 wagering on the outcome of the operation using insider knowledge.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
In addition, the lawsuit says, Coinbase and Gemini allow users as young as 18, while state law prohibits wagering by anyone under 21.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Since then, the state has raked in more than $170 million through a partnership with the wagering company DraftKings.
—Todd Bookman, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
But when wagering on elections, most traders have seemed to consistently buy and sell only one position, rather than switching between them.
—Parker Bach, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Institutional investors spent much of the first quarter selling upside bets—effectively wagering that prices wouldn’t rise sharply—to generate income in a subdued market, said James Harris, chief executive officer at asset manager Tesseract.
—Sidhartha Shukla, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Harbaugh is wagering that McDaniel is the key to getting Herbert over the hump.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
When Tennessee passed its law giving the lottery control of sports betting and oversight of a sports wagering advisory council, Sexton wasn’t the House speaker.
—ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wagering
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Flagg and Knueppel traded places as betting favorites during the season, but Flagg’s 96-point outburst over two games on the second-to-last weekend might have tipped the scales.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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This could also open up the possibility that the organization could punish Sorsby for his gambling actions, given the NCAA has a very strict policy on betting.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Tucker’s starting to find his way as far as putting the barrel on the ball.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s nomination along party lines on Wednesday, putting him on track for confirmation before Powell’s term as chair ends May 15.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rose admitted to gambling in 2004 after years of claiming his innocence.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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The arrest comes amid a crackdown on gambling dens in the city.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Wagering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wagering. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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