grubstaked

past tense of grubstake

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grubstaked
Verb
  • That certainly paid off this spring.
    Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
  • The team’s patience with Manaea paid off.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • The day-use fee of $15 per vehicle can be paid online or at the park, while Utah residents can opt to use the Utah State Park Pass to cover their admission.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
  • At Meta, Mark Zuckerberg placed a chatbot into flagship products like Instagram and WhatsApp, raided rivals to amass talent, and doled out compensation packages that paid machine-learning engineers more than professional ballplayers.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The Senegalese goalkeeper leapt in the air and extended his body and stood absolutely no chance.
    NBC News, NBC news, 17 June 2026
  • The Jordanian fans in their white shirts stood proud, celebrating their country’s first World Cup appearance at one end, while the red wall of the Austrians bore down on them from the other.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • Aviation experts said a revival would come with substantial challenges, as Spirit left behind billions in debt and its assets are being liquidated.
    Bri Buckley, CBS News, 5 June 2026
  • Sigmund Film was liquidated last summer, owing £340,019 to crew and suppliers, including £61,000 to The Aerial Film Company, which captured dramatic shots of The Shard.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Grubstaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grubstaked. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster