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
But as a scholar who has staked his career on the effect that history has on art, Greenblatt should know that the times are not made by one person alone.
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Isaac Butler, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2025
The charismatic Trudeau staked his legacy on creating a national narrative that was self-consciously progressive and pluralistic.
—Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Kia and American Express, which has its brand staked to the halftime show.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The defensive line started fast, just as players promised, and staked its claim on the line of scrimmage early.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
These solar spotlights can be either staked in the ground or mounted on the wall, giving you tons of placement flexibility.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Anyway, if such an award existed, Kevin De Bruyne has staked an early claim which will be tough to top over the tournament’s remaining eight months.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Much like Bonnaroo symbolizing the beginning of summer, Pilgrimage has staked its claim as the unofficial start of fall in Middle Tennessee.
—Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
The Hurricanes have staked their claim as one of the country’s top teams through the first third of the season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Isaac Butler, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2025
The charismatic Trudeau staked his legacy on creating a national narrative that was self-consciously progressive and pluralistic.
—Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Kia and American Express, which has its brand staked to the halftime show.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The defensive line started fast, just as players promised, and staked its claim on the line of scrimmage early.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
These solar spotlights can be either staked in the ground or mounted on the wall, giving you tons of placement flexibility.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Anyway, if such an award existed, Kevin De Bruyne has staked an early claim which will be tough to top over the tournament’s remaining eight months.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Much like Bonnaroo symbolizing the beginning of summer, Pilgrimage has staked its claim as the unofficial start of fall in Middle Tennessee.
—Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
The Hurricanes have staked their claim as one of the country’s top teams through the first third of the season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staked
Verb
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The 48 employees work for the Consumer Services and Healthcare Regulation Commission, which is funded with state and federal money.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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Construction started in October and has continued despite the ongoing government shutdown, since it is privately funded.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Johnson’s 55-yard TD run in the third quarter put MidAmerica Nazarene up 31-0.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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Younger consumers are, as Veblen might put it, performing taste with efficiency.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Wagner has produced or financed more than 35 films across a wide range of budgets and genres, including Flight Risk starring Mark Wahlberg and directed by Mel Gibson, and Hypnotic starring Ben Affleck and directed by Robert Rodriguez.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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The project will cost more than $150 million and is financed privately by the Bhathals.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This week’s Club Sportico focuses on a series of sports betting investigations underway in college basketball, ones that could impact dozens of athletes at numerous D-I schools.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Also in this article is the game’s broadcast information, as well as betting information.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Political parties in early America subsidized newspapers and became the foundation of the press’s business model.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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Without addressing these underlying drivers, and most importantly, rising hospital prices, then insurance will be expensive, whether it's paid for by patients or subsidized by taxpayers.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The cap will restrict the amount wagered on individual pitches before they are delivered – ball, strike and pitch velocity – while banning parlaying each pitch result during a game.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Thousands of dollars have been wagered on the prediction market Polymarket over the potential outcome of the proposal.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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India lost its review in desperation to get Wolvaardt dismissed, and then gambled with Verma’s gentle off-breakers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Landing a full-time position is a dream come true for many NPS lifers—and not something to be gambled with.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
23 Oct. 2025
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