bet
verb (used with object)
to wager with (something or someone).
betting
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present participleof bet.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Everything you need to know about the Chargers and the Rams ahead of their crosstown showdown, including start time, how to watch and betting odds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
The megachurch is among a number of congregations betting that underused land can advance their mission.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Being a “permabull” and always betting on stocks is slightly better, because stocks go up more than they go down — but it still leaves a lot to be desired.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
Real Madrid also counts Chinese companies among its main sponsors, with Hisense, sports betting firm Kaiyun Sports, and Linglong Tire all featuring prominently.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
The one Wall Street trader who had tried to persuade AIG FP to stop betting on the subprime mortgage bond market witnessed none of these internal politics.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
