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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2
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
Weird things happen when entire campaigns are staked on one, or a small handful, of games, and these are the days when the Championship comes into its own.
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Steyer staked his campaign largely on appealing to voters of color, highlighting inequalities in healthcare access, the environment and criminal justice system.
—Sophie Austin, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
But south at Punta Ixtapa, where volcanic cliffs drop into the maritime void, Horst Schulze's Capella Hotels staked a claim in 2008.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Indeterminate tomatoes should always be staked, trellised, or caged.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
Each man staked a wrestler, and the winner would shave the loser’s hair.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Rushing’s only hit Saturday was a 371-foot solo home run in the second inning that gave the Dodgers a 3-1 lead that lasted until reliever Will Klein gave up three consecutive hits and two runs — and the one-run lead he was staked — in the sixth inning.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
From December on, Buffalo staked its claim as the team to beat in the ultra-competitive Atlantic Division.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
The Tigers staked Skubal to a 3-0 lead in the first inning.
—John Devine, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Phil Hay, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Steyer staked his campaign largely on appealing to voters of color, highlighting inequalities in healthcare access, the environment and criminal justice system.
—Sophie Austin, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
But south at Punta Ixtapa, where volcanic cliffs drop into the maritime void, Horst Schulze's Capella Hotels staked a claim in 2008.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Indeterminate tomatoes should always be staked, trellised, or caged.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
Each man staked a wrestler, and the winner would shave the loser’s hair.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Rushing’s only hit Saturday was a 371-foot solo home run in the second inning that gave the Dodgers a 3-1 lead that lasted until reliever Will Klein gave up three consecutive hits and two runs — and the one-run lead he was staked — in the sixth inning.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
From December on, Buffalo staked its claim as the team to beat in the ultra-competitive Atlantic Division.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
The Tigers staked Skubal to a 3-0 lead in the first inning.
—John Devine, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staked
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The trial centers on the 2015 birth of the ChatGPT maker as a nonprofit startup primarily funded by Musk before evolving into a capitalistic venture now valued at $852 billion.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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But there’s also a risk for cooptation, with the most radical components of the movement being sidelined either because of pragmatism (prioritizing the work that can get funded) or discomfort.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Spurs led for the entire game and led by as many as 28 points to put the series away on Tuesday.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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More willing to put the collective goal of winning a title above all else.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Large-scale infrastructure and housing projects financed through state bonds need stronger oversight.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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It is being financed by $257 million congressional appropriation that was included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last year.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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Russell, 28, entered the season as the betting-odds favorite to win the title.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Thunder, Spurs and Knicks and 1-2-3- in current title betting odds.—
Greg Cote
May 3,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Our social problem of bad food being so prevalent and so cheap and being subsidized by the government.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
25 Apr. 2026
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If your loans are subsidized, the government will pay the interest during the grace period, Kantrowitz said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2026
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Before the game, Rozier allegedly tipped off a group of bettors, who wagered on his plan to leave early — generating tens of thousands of dollars in profits.—
Chloe Atkins,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Ding wagered $3,010 on the final question, bringing his total for the game up to $19,010.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Washington gambled that losing some to inoculation was better than losing a war to the virus.—
Katrine L. Wallace,
The Conversation,
28 Apr. 2026
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On Wednesday, Kalshi announced that three politicians running for federal office had gambled on their own elections.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Staked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staked. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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