gamble (with)

verb

Definition of gamble (with)next
as in to endanger
to place in danger you don't want to gamble with your life, so buckle up

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamble (with)
  1. endanger
  2. risk
  3. threaten
  4. adventure
Verb
  • Mandating malnutrition reporting could increase the need for dietitians in already understaffed hospitals, or create overwhelming caseloads that could endanger patients and heighten the risk of RD burnout.
    — Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The possibility that the shooter endangered thousands of people at the rally is also an important distinction under Utah law.
    — Bill Chappell, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of endanger
Verb
  • When combined with a hot blanket of the humidity the city has endured throughout the summer, players could be forced to withdraw from their matches or push through, risking injury.
    — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Some China watchers, however, are keeping their expectations low, as both sides appear to be more interested in avoiding moves that would risk their current trade truce.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of risk
Verb
  • Continue reading … PARTY FOUL — Jeffries threatens consequences after Dem mutiny helps move anti-socialism bill.
    — , FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • As part of the new guidance message, DHS threatened universities with legal consequences — including the revocation of their permission to enroll international students.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of threaten
Verb
  • Everything from ziplining and ATV adventures to a tour of Tulum can be booked.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Into every life a little rain must fall, so offset it with epic hunting adventures.
    — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of adventure
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“Gamble (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble%20%28with%29. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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