wager
noun
something risked or staked on an uncertain event; bet.
wagered
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past participleof wager.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof wager.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
wagernounsomething risked or staked on an uncertain event; bet.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, the estimated share of female traders has grown by about 40% over the past year, and women made up two-thirds of new users who wagered on “Love Island.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
Delaware County, Pa., in suburban Philadelphia, already has taken such a step — adding prediction markets to an oath poll workers already were required to sign affirming that they have not wagered on the election.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
SpaceX’s decline was a disappointing early outcome for investors who’ve wagered that inclusion in major indexes would provide a boost to the shares.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
The largest such platform, Kalshi, told AFP that $29 million have been wagered on SpaceX-related questions, from Musk's net worth at end-2026 to the possibility of a Mars landing before 2030.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
Burry had wagered $100,000 or so on each, and made $5 million.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
