grubstaked

Definition of grubstakednext
past tense of grubstake

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grubstaked
Verb
  • Poll results from Japanese outlet NHK showed that the risk paid off, with the LDP winning 316 seats out of the 465 up for grabs in the House, well above the 233 needed for a simply majority.
    Zach LaChance, The Washington Examiner, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The outstanding balance on that credit card, according to some accounts, could likely be transitioned into an installment loan that had to be paid off.
    Susan Tompor, USA Today, 8 Feb. 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 Feb. 2026
  • Bank statements from the DOJ’s latest release also appeared to show that Epstein paid a total of $75,000 into bank accounts linked to Mandelson between 2003 and 2004.
    Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The two children stood to inherit $5 million apiece from him, according to Reuters.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
  • As Christian sang, Brown stood nearby, visibly emotional, watching his son take centre stage.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The bankrupt Saks Global last month disclosed that 57 Saks Off 5th stores are closing, leaving just 12 standing to handle merchandise not liquidated by the units shutting down this season.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Once a tariff is liquidated, the importer has up to 180 days to file a protest, or an appeal of the decision, with CBP.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Grubstaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grubstaked. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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