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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
Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
The Kings League’s rapid growth and expansion plans represent a significant bet that sports entertainment can successfully bridge traditional athletics and digital-first content.
—Massimo Marioni, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 July 2025
Barrell Craft Spirits is betting that people will at least appreciate, if not judge, its latest release based on both qualities.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
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Noun
However, for convenience and comfort, your best bet is to rent a car.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
The Kings League’s rapid growth and expansion plans represent a significant bet that sports entertainment can successfully bridge traditional athletics and digital-first content.
—Massimo Marioni, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Verb
Even more amazing and audacious here, Gunn bet on himself writing, directing and producing the movie that lights the wick to new era at DC following the dark-tone era of Zack Synder and Christopher Nolan.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 July 2025
Barrell Craft Spirits is betting that people will at least appreciate, if not judge, its latest release based on both qualities.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
Noun
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Nadler was able to hold on to such a large stake by being its first seed investor, putting in some $10 million of his own money before raising any VC funding.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Earlier this month Haslam Sports Group sold a 10% stake in the Columbus Crew at a $900 million valuation.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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But, for a minimalist, display-worthy option, this one’s a great choice.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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Its delightfully airy open floor plan was a bold choice when it was completed, at a time when contemporary house design favored a maze of walls and rooms.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Cayley put her deposit down in February and traveled to Turkey in May.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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But the 2025 grades put Brookshire Elementary School in Winter Park in an uncomfortable spotlight.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Noun
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From there, just make an initial deposit to cover your first wager.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Leagues should try using their leverage to demand an end to these kinds of within-game wagers, which seem like a shameless come-on for those who are addiction-prone. .—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The bar just off the lobby serves light snacks and lunch favorites like burgers and sandwiches, along with cocktails, beer, and wine.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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The Netflix movie features a lot of fan favorites, including Tamela Mann as Cora.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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