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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

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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

Investors have been betting that demand for chips from AI data centers would keep profits surging industrywide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Goldman Sachs is betting on around six million vehicles for a $415-billion market.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Players had five dice and three rounds to earn points, with betting before each of the rounds.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee

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