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as in interest
a legal right to participation in the advantages, profits, and responsibility of something
if I invest in your business, I expect a stake in it in return
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as in to fund
to provide money for
the actor staked the entire production of the film with his own money
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Recent Examples of stake
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 June 2025
That most recently included TikTok star Griffin Johnson, who was given a small ownership stake in Derby and Preakness horse Sandman.
—Spencer Ripchik, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 25 May 2025
The country’s prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, has reportedly pledged to lower rice prices to below 4,000 yen ($28) per 5-kilogram bag, staking his job on the line.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 May 2025
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Noun
In many ways this is a film about being stuck in a broken system with very high stakes.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 June 2025
That most recently included TikTok star Griffin Johnson, who was given a small ownership stake in Derby and Preakness horse Sandman.
—Spencer Ripchik, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
Verb
The Yankees scored twice before the cloudburst to stake a 4-2 lead.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 25 May 2025
The country’s prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, has reportedly pledged to lower rice prices to below 4,000 yen ($28) per 5-kilogram bag, staking his job on the line.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stake
Noun
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If interest rates do indeed go down later in mid-June after the next FOMC meeting, the cost of capital should decline for many companies that are paying back variable rate small business loans.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The 30-year-old musician has notably shared her distaste for Noth’s character, Mr. Big, Carrie Bradshaw’s on-and-off again love interest through the series and films.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Some people can fix the problem themselves by using a wet/dry vacuum, in addition to other steps; if that sounds daunting, your best bet might be enlisting an HVAC professional, Weitz advises.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
3 June 2025
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While there's no guaranteed way to be first at baggage claim, Nastro notes that being a frequent flier or holding elite status is your best bet.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Getty Images The House tax and spending bill would push millions of Americans off health insurance rolls, experts said, as Republicans cut programs such as Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act to fund priorities from President Donald Trump, including almost $4 trillion of tax cuts.—
Greg Iacurci,Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Proceeds will help fund the nonprofit’s Sounds of Service program for military members, veterans and first responders.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Every hard-working American deserves a living wage that helps put a roof over their head and food on the table–$7.25 an hour doesn't even come close.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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Fox One is launching by the fall, and puts sports at the forefront of its overall offering.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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The number of mid-level touring artists dropped from 19% to 12% recently, while even superstars saw their share decrease from 44% to 36%.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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Since at the time of Amer’s earnings announcement last week Trump’s had already backed off the 145% rate, shares rallied under the realization the profit hit would be far less for the year.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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One of those markets might be a bet with shorter odds than a regular moneyline, spread or over/under wager.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The odds will change as bettors place their wagers leading up to Saturday's approximate post time of 7:04 p.m. EDT.—
Alex Sundby
June 6,
CBS News,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Yet globally, less than 3 percent of adaptation actions are financed by private capital.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Much of this volume comes from financing M&A activity.—
Bruce Werner,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Without it, these cases drag on for years while patent-infringing products, often subsidized by foreign governments, flood American markets.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Thus, the bill for homeowner trash service is significantly subsidized by everyone who pays taxes into the general fund, while those who live in condos or apartments have to pay a private contractor for their trash removal.—
Rick Fry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2025
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“Stake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stake. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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