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noun

ˈbet How to pronounce bet (audio)
Definition of betnext
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as in stake
the money or thing risked on the outcome of an uncertain event she offered the bet of a free lunch if her team won the World Series

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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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bet

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verb

as in to put
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event foolishly bet a week's salary on the World Series

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Recent Examples of bet
Noun
The new ban comes after multiple NBA players were targeted in federal investigations involving bets on their individual performances. — Josh Appel, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026 Underdog is offering new users a chance to wager on the game and earn $50 in bonus bets. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
That interpretation empowers states to use gambling and sports betting laws to block or restrict Kalshi, Polymarket and similar companies from offering sports event contracts. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026 In one, he’s accused of using a sports betting company to launder fraudulent deductions from government pensions paid to senior citizens. — Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
  1. stake
  2. choice
  3. put
  4. wager
  5. favorite
Noun
  • Investors can buy and sell shares of the fund on the stock exchange, rather than having to secure a direct stake in those businesses.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Colossal owns a stake and licenses its technology to the startup.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of stake
Noun
  • His parents and family have a choice – to accept their child’s autonomy or not.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Wayne Hamilton, a former executive director of the Texas Republican Party, said Paxton's history of legal and ethical problems could have some conservatives looking for another choice.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of choice
Verb
  • After the break, Colleyville Heritage wide receiver Trevi Preische’s 10-yard TD reception helped the Panthers make some progress, but a 23-yard score from Caldwell put Argyle’s lead back to three-scores.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Congress answered with the Air Commerce Act of 1926, which put the Commerce Department in charge of commercial flight.
    — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of put
Noun
  • Bet365 is offering new users a chance to earn $200 in bonus bets from a $10 wager on any of the games.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • This isn’t the first time the Milwaukee Art Museum has been involved in an art/sports crossover wager.
    — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of wager
Noun
  • Five Post Opinions staff members share which scary movies are their favorites.
    — Washington Post Opinions, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Three prominent names in contemporary Christian music join forces for a holiday concert, bringing together decades of Christmas music and familiar favorites.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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