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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
Maria Godoy, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025
The smart bet in 1861, 1862, and 1863 would have been to put your money on two countries coming out of the American Civil War.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
But Parallel Health, an emerging biotech powerhouse, is betting on a different microscopic universe: the human microbiome.
—WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Your best bet is to stick with yogurts without added sugar.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025
The smart bet in 1861, 1862, and 1863 would have been to put your money on two countries coming out of the American Civil War.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Verb
Investors are essentially betting that the company’s future is brighter because of his role at the heart of government.
—Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
But Parallel Health, an emerging biotech powerhouse, is betting on a different microscopic universe: the human microbiome.
—WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
Noun
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Under the deal, which has formally closed, Common Sense Networks will hold a significant minority stake in Cricket, a person familiar with the transaction told Deadline.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
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The 40% stake in dispute includes general partnership interests and all of the non-Taylor LP interests, according to a lawsuit filed after the agreement by the largest outside shareholder in the teams.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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While the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards 2025 was a more muted affair this year, with attendees’ fashion choices leaning more into darker tones and simple silhouettes, there remained some dynamic moments.—
Fernanda Pérez Sánchez,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
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This fight will likely play out all over again next week, when the Senate education committee meets for the confirmation hearing of Linda McMahon, Trump's choice to lead – and potentially unwind – the Education Department.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In the final, Johns & Waters put an end to the Alshon & Black freight train, but not without some solid pickleball.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2025
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Animals puts Yeun back in business with not just Netflix but with Artists Equity as the actor stars with Affleck and Damon in RIP, an upcoming crime thriller directed by Joe Carnahan.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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Now, if bettors want to risk and punt on the hosts, a 5/1 pick for a draw could be an appealing wager.—
Julia Ranney,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Just then, Mo Ostin, the head of the label, walked in and heard about their wager.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Donors would have begun bankrolling their favorites, and organizations would have started to announce endorsements.—
Laurel Rosenhall,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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There are plenty of great bourbons in the spotlight, but this one is my current favorite.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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