as in venture
a risky undertaking
it's a gamble, but I'm willing to take the risk
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Recent Examples of gamble
Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 2 July 2025
Hanging a business model on changing the public's perception of Mexican food could be a bit of a gamble.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
Drawings take place Saturdays and Wednesdays after the draw entry closes at 7:45 p.m.
Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
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Noun
Watermelon is the classic summer fruit, but picking the right watermelon can feel like a bit of a gamble.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 2 July 2025
Hanging a business model on changing the public's perception of Mexican food could be a bit of a gamble.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Verb
The Nets previously gambled on Ben Simmons, a jumbo playmaker who shares striking similarities with Demin: exceptional playmaking skills, positional versatility, defensive potential and persistent shooting struggles.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
Drawings take place Saturdays and Wednesdays after the draw entry closes at 7:45 p.m.
Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamble
Noun
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Similar to an incubator, a start-up accelerator is an investment company that looks to grow a new venture in exchange for a stake in the business.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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Nearly 33% of all global venture funding was directed to AI companies, making artificial intelligence the leading investment theme in 2024, according to CB Insights data.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Beginning in 2026, the tax law changes just enough to irk people who dream big by heading to the casino, betting online or buying lottery tickets.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
10 July 2025
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Among those who do itemize, the additional income from sports betting wins (even if there are corresponding losses) have the potential to increase their income to the point where they are phased out of certain deductions and credits.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Submit your questions to us about metro Phoenix and Arizona for a chance to be chosen for the podcast.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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Early backers have the chance to buy the device for $1,374, which is nearly half its usual $2,727 cost.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
7 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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Ahead of the release of James Gunn's Superman (in theaters now), speculation spiraled around who exactly was underneath the black suit of this mysterious figure.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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With deal speculation set to heat up, another twist is Steven Mnuchin, the Secretary of the Treasury during President Trump’s first term and a former Goldman Sachs banker.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The handle — or the amount of money wagered — was up 7.5%, Rubinstein said.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Professional gamblers tend to wager large sums of money with small margins, which can lead to a significant profit over a year.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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“Gamble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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