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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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
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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
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“Gambled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambled. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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