wager
noun
something risked or staked on an uncertain event; bet.
wagering
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present participleof wager.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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“Investors are wagering that megacap tech can withstand the risks of higher rates,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Officers also established that the pair profited from the games by taking a commission from each poker hand, known within the industry as "the rake", rather than by directly wagering against players.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Nadig acknowledged the opinion of some that online wagering is simply entertainment that people pay for.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
And many Americans are wagering on what might happen — users have traded nearly $200 million on the midterm elections so far, a July analysis by NBC News found.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
But Seabiscuit was a fail-safe moneymaker, drawing record crowds and wagering virtually everywhere he showed his face.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
