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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
Much like Bonnaroo symbolizing the beginning of summer, Pilgrimage has staked its claim as the unofficial start of fall in Middle Tennessee.
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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
For years, Starbucks staked its reputation on its ability to expand relentlessly in cities and suburbs.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
And, having staked his reputation – and leadership role within the Democratic party – on passing the ballot measure, polling data reinforces that Newsom is left with few options.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
But Qualcomm has staked the most on NPU performance.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
Starting quarterback Davis was 15 of 28 for 280 passing yards and three touchdowns -- a 25-yarder to Loyce Grayes that staked Timberview to an early 6-0 advantage in the first quarter, and TD tosses of 22 and 80 yards to Braylin Barnett, the latter midway through the third quarter.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2025
Undeterred, Sanders has staked his company’s future on producing and distributing 7-OH through his CBD American Shaman network, and manufacturing the product in Kansas City for dozens of other companies across the country.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
The 74-year-old centrist, appointed by Macron last December, had staked his survival on a budget plan requiring deep spending cuts to reduce debt.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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
For years, Starbucks staked its reputation on its ability to expand relentlessly in cities and suburbs.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
And, having staked his reputation – and leadership role within the Democratic party – on passing the ballot measure, polling data reinforces that Newsom is left with few options.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
But Qualcomm has staked the most on NPU performance.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
Starting quarterback Davis was 15 of 28 for 280 passing yards and three touchdowns -- a 25-yarder to Loyce Grayes that staked Timberview to an early 6-0 advantage in the first quarter, and TD tosses of 22 and 80 yards to Braylin Barnett, the latter midway through the third quarter.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2025
Undeterred, Sanders has staked his company’s future on producing and distributing 7-OH through his CBD American Shaman network, and manufacturing the product in Kansas City for dozens of other companies across the country.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
The 74-year-old centrist, appointed by Macron last December, had staked his survival on a budget plan requiring deep spending cuts to reduce debt.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staked
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That’s according to a recent filing with the Department of Insurance by the state-created, but privately funded, plan.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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That effort will come as federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act, a COVID-19 pandemic program that funded many violence prevention programs, dries up at the end of next year.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Let the filter dry completely before putting it back and using the blow dryer again.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Notre Dame had a 79-yard TD drive in the third quarter and a 52-yarder in the fourth to put the game away.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The transaction is being financed by a group of investors that includes Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, private equity group Silver Lake, and an investment firm founded by Jared Kushner, the company said in a statement this week.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Jeremy Irons, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Bobby Naderi and Jemma Redgrave will also reprise their roles in the sequel, distributed worldwide by Amazon MGM Studios and produced and financed by Miramax, with Yara Shahidi as a new addition to the cast.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Pascal wagered on eternal matters.—
Toby Stuart,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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And in Muniz versus Dominic Calvert-Lewin, these were the two target men United’s recruitment team had wagered would make the difference in keeping the club up this season.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Venezuela, which subsidized Cuba for a decade in the 2000s, particularly with oil exports, no longer has the capacity to do so.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Their insurance would remain heavily subsidized, just at the lower level established by the original Affordable Care Act legislation.—
Margot Sanger-Katz,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Past performances do not guarantee success in the future and betting odds fluctuate from one minute to the next.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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In choosing the former economic security minister as its leader, the Liberal Democratic Party is essentially betting on a swing back to the right to attract the younger voters who have flocked to smaller populist outfits, including the arch-conservative Sanseito party.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The costume designer’s work has always gambled with class systems and history.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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When Patrick Dorgu headed Noussair Mazraoui’s cross from the right back across goal, Fernandes gambled to finish from inside the six-yard box.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Staked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staked. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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