wager
noun
something risked or staked on an uncertain event; bet.
Example Sentences
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The filing says Kalshi kept offering wagers in Utah after both rulings.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
Interviews with more than a dozen young investors and data on their holdings show varying approaches, ranging from market-tracking exchange-traded funds and retirement accounts to individual stocks and more speculative wagers.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
Prediction markets could drive $35 billion in wagers, on par with the traditional sports betting industry.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Both apps allowed wagers on the number of “explosive diarrhea” cyclosporiasis and measles cases this year, with both outbreaks shattering records.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
If you are bitten by a Malaclaw, all bets, wagers and speculative ventures should be cancelled, as they are sure to go against the victim.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
