stake
verb
staked; staking
1
: to mark the limits of by or as if by stakes
staking the boundaries
2
: to tether to a stake
4
: to fasten up or support (something, such as a plant) with stakes
5
: to back financially
6
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Examples of stake in a Sentence
She staked the tomatoes to keep them from falling over.
the actor staked the entire production of the film with his own money
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Five Mavericks goals staked the home team to a 5-1 lead before the Everblades could muster their second one.
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Jeff Rosen, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
Many dahlias require staking to thrive and look great in your garden; varieties that grow over three feet tall will do best with a cage or other support.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Willy Adames hit a two-out, two-run home run in the top of the first inning on a 100 mph four-seam fastball to stake the Giants to a quick lead.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Brands have to become the kind of source AI would be comfortable staking its answer on.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 June 2026
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Jeff Rosen, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
Many dahlias require staking to thrive and look great in your garden; varieties that grow over three feet tall will do best with a cage or other support.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Willy Adames hit a two-out, two-run home run in the top of the first inning on a 100 mph four-seam fastball to stake the Giants to a quick lead.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Brands have to become the kind of source AI would be comfortable staking its answer on.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stake
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“Stake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stake. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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stake
1 of 2 noun
1
: a pointed piece (as of wood or metal) driven or to be driven into the ground especially as a marker or support
2
: a post to which a person is bound for execution by burning
3
a
: something that is staked for gain or loss
b
: the prize in a contest
c
: an interest or share in a business
4
stake
2 of 2 verb
staked; staking
1
a
: to mark the limits of by stakes
stake out a mining claim
b
: to tie to a stake
c
: to fasten up or support (as plants) with stakes
2
b
: to back financially
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