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betting

NOUN

bet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chance long shot odds pledge risk speculation stake venture wager

STRONG

action ante hazard lot lottery parlay play plunge pot raffle shot sweepstakes uncertainty

WEAK

down on odds-on random shot shot in the dark

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certainty

NOUN

raffle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

game of chance sweepstake

STRONG

bet disposition draw drawing flier gambling gaming lots numbers pool speculation stake sweep tossup wager wagering

WEAK

long odds numbers game random shot

Example Sentences

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DraftKings and FanDuel launched prediction markets, which are legal nationwide, to expand into states without traditional sports betting.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Nevertheless, betting against Elon Musk has not been a wise strategy in the past.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Tech companies are betting big that AI tools, such as chatbots and AI-powered gadgets including smart glasses, will play a big role in the future.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

London-listed shares in the owner of betting brands William Hill and 888 were up 13% at 45 pence in Friday morning trading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

It does scare some of the new personal support workers though, which I’m betting is why his lunch dishes haven’t been cleared away yet.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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