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as in funded
to provide money for
the actor staked the entire production of the film with his own money
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as in put
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event
I'd stake a year's salary that she'll win the general election
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Recent Examples of staked
The Gators staked a 18-8 lead seven minutes into the game after four steals, including three by center Rueben Chinleyu — the SEC’s Defensive Player of the Year.
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
As the Super Bowl approached halftime, Hims & Hers publicly staked its claim to preventive medicine in front of the American people.
—Vishal Khetpal, STAT, 10 Mar. 2026
Trump has staked his economic argument on doing better than Biden.
—Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Hezarkhani staked Real Salt Lake to a 1-0 lead in the 23rd minute, scoring with assists from defender Juan Manuel Sanabria — in his league debut — and Luca Moisa.
—ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
In recent years, many hotels have staked a claim in this residential neighborhood, enlisting historic homes to provide an intimate experience for travelers.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Spain on Wednesday publicly staked its claim to the powerful post, with its former central bank chief seen as a top contender.
—semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Defender Brendan Hines-Ike staked Austin to a 1-0 lead in the 7th minute with an assist from newcomer Facundo Torres.
—CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
The memorial signs will be staked along Williamson Road on Monday.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
As the Super Bowl approached halftime, Hims & Hers publicly staked its claim to preventive medicine in front of the American people.
—Vishal Khetpal, STAT, 10 Mar. 2026
Trump has staked his economic argument on doing better than Biden.
—Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Hezarkhani staked Real Salt Lake to a 1-0 lead in the 23rd minute, scoring with assists from defender Juan Manuel Sanabria — in his league debut — and Luca Moisa.
—ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
In recent years, many hotels have staked a claim in this residential neighborhood, enlisting historic homes to provide an intimate experience for travelers.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Spain on Wednesday publicly staked its claim to the powerful post, with its former central bank chief seen as a top contender.
—semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Defender Brendan Hines-Ike staked Austin to a 1-0 lead in the 7th minute with an assist from newcomer Facundo Torres.
—CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
The memorial signs will be staked along Williamson Road on Monday.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staked
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The project was funded through a transportation grant and cost more than double the previous, even after being adjusted for inflation.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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And that training was funded by a philanthropic organization that’s interested in promoting civil liberties.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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That $4 million APY puts him outside the Top 30 among all offensive tackles in the league.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The second half belonged to the Hornets as Grant Williams' 3 put Charlotte up 94-76 entering the fourth quarter.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Roughly 60% of the project was financed privately; 30% came from local and state funding; and 10% came from philanthropic donations to the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and KCK, Zeller told The Star last year.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
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Despite being independently-produced and financed, regular castmembers include Jon Cryer, Paul Scheer, Alex Winter, Alison Pill, Shannon Woodward and Thomas Sadoski, and features guest appearances from players like John Boyega and Kevin Smith.—
William Earl,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Silicon Valley is betting big on longevity.—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Before the war, traders were betting heavily that the Fed would cut rates at least twice this year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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While the costs of car travel are almost entirely covered by the taxes, fees and tolls paid by drivers, public transit is subsidized to the tune of 82% of total spending.—
Adam Summers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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Hallquist said the city needs to create more affordable housing that is subsidized government housing, built in specific areas where research shows the housing would do well and revitalize the space.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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In 2019, Americans legally wagered roughly $13 billion.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Roughly $100,000 has been wagered in the market.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Saints gambled by not making a single substitution until the final minute of the game, nearly becoming the first team since 1979 to play its starters all 40 minutes.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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The moves were a complete departure from last year, when the Rams wrongly gambled that a young and aggressive pass rush could offset their decision to not make a single upgrade to the secondary.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Staked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staked. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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