1
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
Five Mavericks goals staked the home team to a 5-1 lead before the Everblades could muster their second one.
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Jeff Rosen, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
What the group had staked its identity on was simply not true, and Richards, somewhere beneath the years of indoctrination, started to realize it.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 1 June 2026
Last June, New Orleans staked its future on a draft night trade for young big man Derik Queen.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
Paintsil staked the Galaxy to a 1-0 lead with an unassisted score in the 30th minute and Santos answered in the 41st with assists from Jack McGlynn — his fourth — and defender Antônio Carlos — his first.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
White staked the current and reigning Western Conference leaders to a 1-0 lead in the 30th minute with assists from Müller and Tristan Blackmon.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
The Charlotte University commit was staked to a 6-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning as Coral Springs Charter (23-4) sent 10 batters to the plate, as the Panthers (23-4) jumped out early and held on late for the school’s sixth state championship with a 6-3 win over Eustis on Friday.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Paintsil staked the Galaxy to a 1-0 lead with an unassisted score in the 30th minute and Santos answered in the 41st with assists from Jack McGlynn — his fourth — and defender Antônio Carlos — his first.
—CBS News, 23 May 2026
After Seth Jarvis staked Carolina to a 1-0 lead, Montreal started stacking chances on chances.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Jeff Rosen, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
What the group had staked its identity on was simply not true, and Richards, somewhere beneath the years of indoctrination, started to realize it.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 1 June 2026
Last June, New Orleans staked its future on a draft night trade for young big man Derik Queen.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
Paintsil staked the Galaxy to a 1-0 lead with an unassisted score in the 30th minute and Santos answered in the 41st with assists from Jack McGlynn — his fourth — and defender Antônio Carlos — his first.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
White staked the current and reigning Western Conference leaders to a 1-0 lead in the 30th minute with assists from Müller and Tristan Blackmon.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
The Charlotte University commit was staked to a 6-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning as Coral Springs Charter (23-4) sent 10 batters to the plate, as the Panthers (23-4) jumped out early and held on late for the school’s sixth state championship with a 6-3 win over Eustis on Friday.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Paintsil staked the Galaxy to a 1-0 lead with an unassisted score in the 30th minute and Santos answered in the 41st with assists from Jack McGlynn — his fourth — and defender Antônio Carlos — his first.
—CBS News, 23 May 2026
After Seth Jarvis staked Carolina to a 1-0 lead, Montreal started stacking chances on chances.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staked
Verb
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In 2020, the NIH funded a network of 10 centers focused on emerging infectious diseases.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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The sci-fi horror movie was entirely self-funded and self-distributed for $3 million.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
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But now a range of companies are putting AI directly into the hands of golfers.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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These sell-offs, coupled with the rising import bill due to the surge in global oil prices, have weighed on the Indian rupee, putting it among the worst-performing currencies in Asia.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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The project marks the 10th that Gulfstream has recently financed in full, following a slate of titles picked up by Amazon MGM for worldwide distribution, including the upcoming Goodbye Girl starring Kiernan Shipka and Cole Sprouse.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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Major infrastructure plans around the stadium will have to be finalized and financed.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
Verb
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The acquirers aren’t betting on which model wins.—
Bhaskar Chakravorti,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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But the Patriots are betting on a slight bounce-back from Brown.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Being chosen got him a restaurant space for six months, a $10,000 grant and 60% of his rent subsidized.—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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Williamson helped to disguise the money as payments to McCluskie’s wife, who received about $10,000 per month, some of it subsidized with Williamson’s own funds, court documents say.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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The grassroots level is not immune from matchfixing — Moller has heard of fifth-tier games being wagered on in Australia — but there are indications that the risks of gambling addiction may even be worse in the professional ranks.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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The Spurs are favored to win the NBA Finals at -200 odds (meaning $200 must be wagered to profit $100), according to FanDuel.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Brendan Sorsby gambled on his own team to win a football game.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The company would have simply gambled on the wrong player.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 May 2026
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“Staked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staked. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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