grubstaked

Definition of grubstakednext
past tense of grubstake

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grubstaked
Verb
  • That approach paid off with Sturgis’ goal in the third period, and again on the game-winner by Hardie in overtime.
    Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
  • All those hours led to games like Friday night when Kimme’s hard work paid off.
    Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The annuity is paid out as one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments, according to the Mega Millions website.
    Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Department leaders placed the officer involved on paid administrative leave while the shooting is investigated, per department policy.
    Katie Langford, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Heat were up by as many as 28 points in the fourth quarter with Adebayo continuing to play pop-a-shot in the historic farce — which also moved him past LeBron James, whose 61 points in 2014 stood as Miami’s previous franchise record.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The large police presence was noticeable even before the commissioners’ meeting, when 14 city police officers and sheriff’s deputies stood outside.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • These costs are defrayed by the consumption tax—which Takaichi promises to slash on food—and by income taxes paid by a shrinking labor force.
    Jeff Kingston, Time, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Once liquidated, importers have 180 days to formally contest the duties.
    Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
  • According to the department, the unit has monitored foreign funding flows to block support for opposition groups and civil society organizations and has liquidated the assets of dissidents and nongovernmental organizations without legal basis.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Grubstaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grubstaked. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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