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as in interest
a legal right to participation in the advantages, profits, and responsibility of something
if I invest in your business, I expect a stake in it in return
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as in to fund
to provide money for
the actor staked the entire production of the film with his own money
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Recent Examples of stake
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Stopping the hostilities was easier but the diplomatic negotiations to resolve broader issues will likely prove to be harder and involve higher stakes for the future of the relationship between the two countries, matters of war and peace in the Middle East, and the stability of the global economy.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 19 June 2026
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 June 2026
The Dodgers staked him to a nice five-run lead, driving Pirates starter Mitch Keller from the game with 13 baserunners in the first four innings – seven hits, four walks and two hit batters.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
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Noun
Once a device connects your brain signals to outside technology, the privacy stakes change fast.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Stopping the hostilities was easier but the diplomatic negotiations to resolve broader issues will likely prove to be harder and involve higher stakes for the future of the relationship between the two countries, matters of war and peace in the Middle East, and the stability of the global economy.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 19 June 2026
Verb
In other horror news, Backrooms, Obsession's peer in being helmed by an upstart wunderkind (20-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons) also staked its claim to longevity at the box office this weekend.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 June 2026
The Dodgers staked him to a nice five-run lead, driving Pirates starter Mitch Keller from the game with 13 baserunners in the first four innings – seven hits, four walks and two hit batters.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stake
Noun
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The Oilers have shown interest in hiring Babcock, but league sources told The Athletic the NHL is investigating Babcock’s short stint with Columbus in 2023.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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But as interest in the area grew, the pair began to see a business opportunity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Noun
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These bets were flagged by law enforcement officials, who then turned them over to the NCAA.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Many years later, in an interview with the YouTube channel Desimpedidos, Ronaldinho said that the whole episode was premeditated and part of a bet that earned him a free meal.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones has raised millions, including helping to get $800,000 in donations to fund a replica of a historic ship for the maritime museum in his San Diego district.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The National Academy for AI Instruction, funded by Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic, offers classes to teachers on how to use AI.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Lola Vice will put her NXT Women’s Championship on the line against Kendal Grey, Myles Borne will defend the NXT North American Championship against Tavion Heights, Wren Sinclair will face a challenger for the WWE Women’s Speed Championship and Saquon Shugars takes on Dion Lennox.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Earlier, a pair of Harry Kane goals — his ninth and 10th at World Cups — had twice put England ahead, only for some sloppy defending and smart attacking play to give Croatia a route back.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Yet sluggishness at the very top is masking dynamism throughout the rest of the list, as a new generation of firms—whether Vietnamese conglomerates, Singaporean banks, or once-loss-making digital platforms—is capturing a greater share of regional revenue and profits.—
Andrew Staples,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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Now, the White Sox have a share of first place in the AL Central.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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See the latest odds and wagers online at BetMGM here.—
Tim Chan,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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The case for the strategy rests on a wager that today's outlay produces tomorrow's margins, the same pattern that turned Google's early cloud and search investments into profit.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The program is financed through donations to the Colorado Golf Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the CGA.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
13 June 2026
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Last summer’s approximate £235million transfer spend on the likes of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko was financed, in part, by several RCF drawdowns.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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If healthier people drop out of the risk pool, fewer people subsidize the people who get sick, Gidwani said.—
Andrew Jones,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The group is concerned that a stadium supported by taxpayer dollars is subsidizing the performances of the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.—
Sophia Mandt,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
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“Stake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stake. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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