Synonyms of betting

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wagering
• putting
• gambling
• playing
• staking
• offering
• going
• laying
• bidding
• speculating
• venturing
• jeopardizing
• endangering
• chancing
• hazarding
• adventuring
• imperiling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of betting

The only question left is whether buyers agree, and Jaguar has been explicit about betting the company on it. — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026

But so are YouTube views, which represent the size of a sport’s digitally native audience, as well as betting handle in certain markets. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Prediction market platforms have already tried to stop candidates from betting on their own races due to insider trading concerns. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

The design of online sports betting platforms can encourage users to gamble more. — ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2026

With college football in action, there is no shortage of betting options. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

But Perriello is betting that voters will see the race differently. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026

Thomas is also betting big on his own go-to-market skills, having led the digital expansion of Dude Wipes over the last five years, as well as his partner’s star power and the brand’s custom formulas, which present a uniquely floral scent. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Thornton, however, is betting that Mach can do more than simply ride that wave. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026