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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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Recent Examples of bet
Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
The Kings League’s rapid growth and expansion plans represent a significant bet that sports entertainment can successfully bridge traditional athletics and digital-first content.
—Massimo Marioni, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 July 2025
Barrell Craft Spirits is betting that people will at least appreciate, if not judge, its latest release based on both qualities.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
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Noun
However, for convenience and comfort, your best bet is to rent a car.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
The Kings League’s rapid growth and expansion plans represent a significant bet that sports entertainment can successfully bridge traditional athletics and digital-first content.
—Massimo Marioni, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Verb
Even more amazing and audacious here, Gunn bet on himself writing, directing and producing the movie that lights the wick to new era at DC following the dark-tone era of Zack Synder and Christopher Nolan.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 July 2025
Barrell Craft Spirits is betting that people will at least appreciate, if not judge, its latest release based on both qualities.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
Noun
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Last year, Brookfield sold a 49% stake to international investors in a deal reportedly valuing the property at $1.5 billion.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Haslam Sports Group has sold a 10% stake in the Columbus Crew.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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But, for a minimalist, display-worthy option, this one’s a great choice.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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Its delightfully airy open floor plan was a bold choice when it was completed, at a time when contemporary house design favored a maze of walls and rooms.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Performance reviews may require a personal touch, but AI can help HR leaders put together hiring managers’ or supervisors’ feedback into a proper framework.—
Julie Hoagland,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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But using a trade exception, which allows a team to acquire a player in a trade even if their salary would otherwise put the team over the salary cap or the team is already over the salary cap, hard caps teams at the first apron.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
Noun
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From there, just make an initial deposit to cover your first wager.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Leagues should try using their leverage to demand an end to these kinds of within-game wagers, which seem like a shameless come-on for those who are addiction-prone. .—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The bar just off the lobby serves light snacks and lunch favorites like burgers and sandwiches, along with cocktails, beer, and wine.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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The Netflix movie features a lot of fan favorites, including Tamela Mann as Cora.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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