gamble
verb (used without object)
to play at any game of chance for money or other stakes.
gambler
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a word derived from
gamble.
Example Sentences
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Bruesewitz piled on, telling Carlson that Fine “has tweeted some ugly things, really ugly things,” and he promoted Fine’s primary challenger, celebrity gambler Dan Bilzerian.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Union Saint-Gilloise, in Belgium’s second division, is one of a handful of European clubs with access to a highly secretive database from Jamestown Analytics, the firm started by professional gambler Tony Bloom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
An attorney for Las Vegas gambler and self-styled “fixer” Robert James “R.J.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
Unless you’re a gambler addicted to risk-taking, you should avoid these stocks — if not sell them short.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026
Sure enough—across the den, a different gambler now casts the same bets in order.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
