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
Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 2 July 2025
Hanging a business model on changing the public's perception of Mexican food could be a bit of a gamble.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
Drawings take place Saturdays and Wednesdays after the draw entry closes at 7:45 p.m.
Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
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Noun
Watermelon is the classic summer fruit, but picking the right watermelon can feel like a bit of a gamble.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 2 July 2025
Hanging a business model on changing the public's perception of Mexican food could be a bit of a gamble.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Verb
The Nets previously gambled on Ben Simmons, a jumbo playmaker who shares striking similarities with Demin: exceptional playmaking skills, positional versatility, defensive potential and persistent shooting struggles.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
Drawings take place Saturdays and Wednesdays after the draw entry closes at 7:45 p.m.
Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamble
Noun
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Matta, which raised around $5 million in venture funding last year, is building a trust layer that lets global manufacturers treat African suppliers as equals, not just alternatives.—
Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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Remington, who counts Gary Dauberman (It), Chris Morgan (the Fast & Furious movies), and Eric Pearson (Thunderbolts*), among others as her clients, is leaving CAA to launch a new venture focused on literary management.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Among those who do itemize, the additional income from sports betting wins (even if there are corresponding losses) have the potential to increase their income to the point where they are phased out of certain deductions and credits.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Beginning in 2026, the tax law changes just enough to irk people who dream big by heading to the casino, betting online or buying lottery tickets.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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But there’s also a chance Decker has left the area.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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However, weather conditions may be less ideal, with a partly cloudy sky and a chance of rain or even storms in the afternoon.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
Verb
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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
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Cayley put her deposit down in February and traveled to Turkey in May.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Ahead of the release of James Gunn's Superman (in theaters now), speculation spiraled around who exactly was underneath the black suit of this mysterious figure.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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As Kehoe stood with local and statewide elected officials at Chappell’s Restaurant & Sports Museum, speculation has intensified over the future of the Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The handle — or the amount of money wagered — was up 7.5%, Rubinstein said.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Professional gamblers tend to wager large sums of money with small margins, which can lead to a significant profit over a year.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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“Gamble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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