1
2
as in choice
a person or thing that is chosen
your best bet would be the scenic route along the coast
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bet
Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, in 1739 Scotland, Roger (Richard Rankin) and Buck (Diarmaid Murtagh) track down the tinker who lost a bet and was forced to part with Roger’s father’s WWI identification tags.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
Kentucky residents bet $2.9 billion in the first 14 months of legal sports betting in the commonwealth, according to a new report from the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for bet 
Noun
The initial bet was $1 million but the bettor asked for a bigger wager.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, in 1739 Scotland, Roger (Richard Rankin) and Buck (Diarmaid Murtagh) track down the tinker who lost a bet and was forced to part with Roger’s father’s WWI identification tags.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
And the scrutiny that initially surrounded the trade has long since given way applause, both for his impact and for a Knicks front office that bet big.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
Kentucky residents bet $2.9 billion in the first 14 months of legal sports betting in the commonwealth, according to a new report from the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for bet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
Noun
-
The pressure is on for the Lions since the division title and home-field advantage for the playoffs are at stake.Valentina Martinez, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
-
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Johnson will receive an equity stake in the league.Jessica Golden, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Those players will have a new option in their footwear choices.Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
-
While the princess may be bang on trend, the choice of color here was also intentional: the palette also served as an homage to the Qatari flag.Daisy Jones, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
In some cases, brands have opted to put entire episodes on YouTube and TikTok in hopes of catching young peoples’ attention and drawing them to a specific service, as Disney recently did with the premiere of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
-
Trump, who has pledged to reduce government spending, could put Medicaid on the chopping block.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
There are seemingly infinite options to place wagers on events, and the industry continues to mature and the betting menus are expanding and growing.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
-
The Lions also have the NFL’s best record at 8-2 against the spread, and bettors placing a moneyline wager or standard six-point teaser on Detroit have cashed that ticket in nine of 10 weeks.Ben Fawkes, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
At the same time that Legend reappears on those two charts, Marley’s favorite is also holding on elsewhere.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
-
With locations in downtown Jackson and, seven miles away, the town of Wilson, Pearl Street Bagels is a locals’ favorite for no-fuss coffee and bagel sandwiches (a naked bagel costs $1.50).Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 2 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near bet
Cite this Entry
“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share