betting

verb

present participle of bet
as in wagering
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 betting Honeywell is betting its breakup will generate huge value like GE’s did, but that’s not a guarantee. — Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 7 July 2026 That versatility is the entire basis for the banking industry betting on this tissue. — Allison Palmer july 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 That is a far cry from the opening odds, which found Holloway as a massive -550 betting favorite over the +420 McGregor. — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Still, Beijing is betting billions of dollars on humanoid robots as a strategic technology that could increase productivity as economic growth slows and its workforce shrinks. — John Liu, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 Microsoft is betting that tighter integration, such as linking models, workflows, and proprietary data, will unlock tangible productivity gains and justify continued spending. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 July 2026 Fertility companies are betting on artificial intelligence and other technologies to boost the chances of a successful IVF pregnancy. — Edna Bonhomme, Scientific American, 6 July 2026 Texas Tech parted ways with the quarterback after other Big 12 teams exerted pressure on the Red Raiders, who had cleared Sorsby despite a betting scandal that included wagering on his own team at Indiana. — Cal Phillips updated July 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026 While betting markets initially listed the Golden State Warriors, and later the Philadelphia 76ers, as the favorites to land James, the reporters with the strongest NBA sources now list Cleveland as the clear front-runner. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betting
  1. wagering
  2. putting
  3. gambling
Verb
  • The smart money is wagering the phone call can finally be made to scale.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Instead of sports, though, women are wagering on their knowledge of pop culture.
    — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 1 July 2026
Definition of wagering
Verb
  • Belgium was on the front foot from the start, taking six shots and putting two on target in the first eight minutes before going ahead on De Ketelaere’s first goal in the ninth minute.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • A week later, the TPUSA board unanimously voted to install Erika as their new chief executive, putting her at the forefront of his advocacy efforts.
    — Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Definition of putting
Verb
  • The Sunday Times has reported claims about Farage’s financial relationship with George Cottrell, an aristocratic, crypto-gambling entrepreneur and on-off aide to the Reform UK leader.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • The rise of prediction markets has set off dozens of legal battles pitting the tech companies against state gaming officials, who insist the sites are gambling under a different name.
    — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 30 June 2026
Definition of gambling

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“Betting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betting. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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