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
Unless you’re a gambler addicted to risk-taking, you should avoid these stocks — if not sell them short.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026
"But you don't want to be a gambler."
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026
Patty Glaser tried to calm a feud involving Paramount President Jeff Shell and gambler R.J.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 2, 2026
He was a gambler, like the Soviet leader, and he enjoyed being center stage.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
