wagers 1 of 2

noun

plural of wager
as in stakes
the money or thing risked on the outcome of an uncertain event lost her wager when the horse dropped out of the race

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2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of wager
as in bets
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event wagered 20 dollars that his favorite team would win

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Recent Examples of wagers
Noun
Prediction markets also offer bets on election results, and some states are explicitly trying to get those types of wagers banned, too. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Kalshi said Santos made more than $17,000 in profit on the wagers. — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026 The 9th Circuit ruling conflicts with a 3rd Circuit decision against New Jersey, which found that sports wagers on prediction markets are swaps. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 While there are responsible sports bettors out there, young investors should understand the risks and costs of mixing their wagers with their long-term financial plans. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Roulette, slots, wagers, lotteries, raffles, lucky spins and prize wheels are all prohibited. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 Polymarket's international platform settles trades on a blockchain, meaning wagers are public, although traders remain anonymous. — Douglas Gillison, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 State law now bans proposition betting in sports — wagers on certain events happening in a game, rather than the game’s outcome — which is a significant source of revenue for the leading prediction markets. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Fortunately, home run bets are long-shot wagers, so bettors don’t need to get many correct to generate a profit. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
That is the legal hook that does not exist on SafeBets, where no user ever wagers anything. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wagers
  1. stakes
  2. bets
  3. puts
Noun
  • Several other brands have activated during high-stakes competitions and inked their own collaborations that tap into the convergence of beauty and sports this year.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • This dwindling buffer forces the nation into a high-stakes standoff against the uncompromising laws of fluid dynamics, immense geological forces, strict federal statutes, and relentless geopolitical pressure.
    — Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of stakes
Verb
  • But that’s a problem in Bordeaux, a region that bets big on red wines aged in oak.
    — Kate Dingwall, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026
  • Told ‘no’ at every turn, Sylvester Stallone bets everything on himself, holding the line on playing the lead against seemingly impossible odds.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
Definition of bets
Verb
  • My analysis, built on the County’s framework and precedent, puts the exposure at a considerably higher level.
    — Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • This is a callous continuation of the ongoing campaign by the same individuals and groups targeting Jewish people and the state of Israel, a pattern of antisemitism and misinformation that puts our community in grave danger.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Wagers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wagers. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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