betting (on)

verb

present participle of bet (on)
as in wagering

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  1. wagering
  2. subjecting
  3. endangering
  4. jeopardizing
Verb
  • His father was training horses and betting on them; his mother enjoyed wagering with her family.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Take advantage of FanDuel’s offer to earn $250 in bonus bets when wagering $5 per day for five days.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of wagering
Verb
  • In the late 1700s, British scientists ran bold experiments on thermoregulation, subjecting themselves (and a dog) to a piping hot room and observing that — unlike the steak and eggs accompanying them — their own bodies did not cook.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The Falcons were waiving Harrison, subjecting the 6-foot-5, 270-pound defensive end to claims from the NFL’s other 31 teams.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of subjecting
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  • Court records show he's been charged with third-degree murder, strangulation, involuntary manslaughter and recklessly endangering another person.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Against that backdrop, pupils' complaints that education funding shortfalls are endangering their futures have found a sympathetic audience.
    — NICOLAS GARRIGA, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of endangering
Verb
  • Cordova said via email that the hearing was also to determine if the Murphy drill site is jeopardizing public health or safety.
    — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • But to achieve that goal, AI assistants must understand speech the way humans do and work seamlessly with the apps consumers use everyday without jeopardizing privacy.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of jeopardizing
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“Betting (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betting%20%28on%29. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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