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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
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
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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
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China has been building the world’s largest navy, launching high-tech warships at a frenetic pace under the leadership of Xi Jinping, putting pressure on the United States and its Pacific allies to keep pace.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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In addition to Hermitage Farm, Laura Lee Brown and Wilson, who also founded the 21c Museum Hotel chain, have put more than 2,400 acres of land in agriculture conservation easements in Oldham County.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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It was financed by Christian Mercuri’s Capstone.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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Both funds are understood to be partly financed by the Taiwanese government’s National Development Fund.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Since 1985, the Seminoles have lost only five times when favored by more than 17 points, according to OddsShark’s betting database and newspaper archives.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The old-school business models used to support this sort of antagonistic reporting because the papers were subsidized by classified ads and lifestyle coverage.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Now, the revolution will not be subsidized.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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Each of those four players wagered under $1,000.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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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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