grubstaked

Definition of grubstakednext
past tense of grubstake

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grubstaked
Verb
  • Their hard work paid off in high school, when both received their first Division 1 offers.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The move would be financed utilizing STAR bonds, which would be paid off over 30 years using new state sales tax revenues — and potentially also local taxes — generated within a dedicated district.
    Sofi Zeman January 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Under the league’s proposal, players would receive in excess of 70% of net revenue — though that would be their take of the profits after expenses are paid.
    Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
  • There should have been more attention paid to his condition.
    Olivia Young, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Larocca stood beside her in a black T-shirt, white shorts and flip-flops as the couple smiled for the camera.
    Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
  • With temps in the 20s, protestors stood roadside, bundled up as drivers by honked in support of their cause or called out in opposition to them.
    Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Following bankruptcy, the chain liquidated stores, leases and intellectual property before five stores reopened in the state.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Firefly Aerospace has had a rocky run since its inception as Firefly Space Systems, declaring bankruptcy and being liquidated in 2017.
    Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Grubstaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grubstaked. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.

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