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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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.
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Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Mauritius may have gambled with its national dowry, but its consideration for a destitute citizenry wasn’t merely notional.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
The business was steady for a while until JJ gambled their last gold nugget in a race against Topper and Rafe, which was supposed to pay their property taxes.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Total gambled exceeded $575 million and total won topped $501 million.
—Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Oct. 2024
Throughout the night people gambled.
—Outside Online, 25 Sep. 2024
Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Mauritius may have gambled with its national dowry, but its consideration for a destitute citizenry wasn’t merely notional.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
The business was steady for a while until JJ gambled their last gold nugget in a race against Topper and Rafe, which was supposed to pay their property taxes.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Total gambled exceeded $575 million and total won topped $501 million.
—Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Oct. 2024
Throughout the night people gambled.
—Outside Online, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Gambled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambled. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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