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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
Last June, New Orleans staked its future on a draft night trade for young big man Derik Queen.
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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
BioLite’s ultra-versatile Site Light kit comes with six weatherproof bulbs, which can illuminate up to 1,000 square feet when hung or properly staked.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 22 May 2026
The state party has staked a seven-figure ad campaign, and even former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris have weighed in.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
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
BioLite’s ultra-versatile Site Light kit comes with six weatherproof bulbs, which can illuminate up to 1,000 square feet when hung or properly staked.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 22 May 2026
The state party has staked a seven-figure ad campaign, and even former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris have weighed in.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 18 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
Verb
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Equally, held in association with the Calviá Town Council, Conecta this year was financed via the Balearic island’s Sustainable Tourism Tax (ITS).—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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The deal would be financed by a combination of existing cash on hand at People and at MGM and additional debt and equity funding commitments.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Going into Sunday night, odds on betting sites like Polymarket were favoring death for Rue Bennett (Zendaya).—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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Media companies and sports platforms are building creator partnerships around fan participation products, including fan engagement campaigns and popular comparison sites like Sportsbook Review highlighting betting bonuses tied to major sporting events.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
31 May 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
Verb
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For example, per the complaint, Spagnuolo initially wagered that Kendrick Lamar — who headlined the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show — would top search trends for people last year.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The Justice Department alleged in the first indictment that Laster then sold the tip to several gamblers, who wagered more than $200,000 on Rozier’s plan.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
Verb
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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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Suarez wisely gambled on there being another downpour, taking only two tires when the rest of the leaders took four on a late pit stop with about 50 laps to go.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 May 2026
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“Staked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staked. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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