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gamble

[gam-buhl] / ˈgæm bəl /
NOUN
chance, speculation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bet long shot venture wager
STRONG
action fling leap lottery raffle risk spec stab uncertainty
WEAK
outside chance shot in the dark throw of the dice toss up
Antonyms
STRONG
certainty sureness
WEAK
design guard insurance plan protection safeguard
VERB
take a chance on winning
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bet speculate wager
STRONG
back brave challenge dare defy endanger face game hazard imperil jeopardize lot play plunge put risk set stake venture
WEAK
buck the odds cast lots cut the cards flip the coin go for broke lay money on make a bet put faith in put trust in shoot the moon shoot the works stick one's neck out take a flyer tempt fortune trust to luck try one's luck
Antonyms
STRONG
ascend discourage displace dissuade hide remove rise save
WEAK
be careful design ensure guard insure plan safeguard

Example Sentences

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At the Caerphilly social club in Wales on Friday night, Bernard and Linda explained the gamble they were taking.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

He believes Horizon’s entry into the market is a calculated gamble on perfect timing.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

That was one of the reasons the proposed government bailout was a gamble, because you just don’t know what’s going to happen.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

The White Sox harbored similar concerns, but they were ready to take the gamble on a two-year deal worth $34 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Taking a gamble, Jeremy left the sidewalk and began dodging through backyards.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

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