The company's gamble paid off.
Source: tatoeba (22398)
Gamble
Synonyms for "gamble" (194 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (39)
accidentalityactuarial calculationadmit ofadventitiousnessanteante upbackbe liablebe subjected tobetbet onbid fair toblind bargainborderline casebravebreakbreakscallcast lotscasualness
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Strong matches (58)
daredefydefy dangerdestinydouble contingencydraw lotsdraw strawsencounter dangerendangerexposefaceface up tofadefateflierflingflip of a coinflukinessflyerforget the odds
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fortuitousnessfortuityfortunegamble ongamble withgamegood fortunegood luckguesshaphappenstancehappy chancehazardheedless haphow they fallimperilincur dangerindeterminacyindeterminatenessjeopardjeopardizejeopardylaw of averageslaylay a wagerlay downlay openlie underlotluck
Related words (97)
make a betmake bookmatch coinsmeet a betmoiraopen questionopportunityparlaypasspawnperilpiece of guessworkpig in a pokeplayplay againstplay at diceplay the poniesplay with fireplungepredict
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principle of indeterminacyprobabilityproblematicnessprognosticatepuntput in dangerput in jeopardyput onquestionraffleraffle offrandom samplerely onriskrun of luckrun the chancerun the riskseeserendipitysetshoot crapssight-unseen transactionspeculatespeculationsportstakestand a chancestand fair tostand patstand to gainstand to losestatistical probabilitytake a chancetake chancestempt fortunetempt providencethe breakstheory of probabilitytosstoss uptoss-uptouch and gouncertaintyuncertainty principleundecided issueventurewagerwhatever comes
Noun(19 words)
Adjective(1 words)
swedish risk
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accidentality, actuarial calculation, admit of, adventitiousness, adventure.
- Sentence evidence is available for gamble, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "gamble".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "gamble"
Keep "gamble" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "gamble" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "gamble", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "gamble" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
18 entriesShowing 16 of 18 words.
More specific
11 entriesbetcasinosinvestmentlotterieslottery betparimutuel betspeculationsports bettingspread betventurewager
Collocations
10 entriescalculated gambleeconomic gamblefinancial gamblegambling industryhigh stakes gambleillegal gamblingproblem gamblingrisk takingrisky gamblestrategic gamble
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
14 total sentences available.
You must not gamble at cards.
Source: tatoeba (36919)
If you gamble on the stock market, you are an investor... If you gamble on the derivatives market, you are a trader... If you gamble at the casino, you are a loser... Morality?
Source: tatoeba (906268)
So you lost all your money? That'll teach you to gamble.
Source: tatoeba (1547677)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "gamble"?
Closest matches include accidentality, actuarial calculation, admit of, adventitiousness, adventure.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "gamble"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.