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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
The solana product would allocate a portion to be staked, the process in which rewards are earned for allowing the tokens owned to be used to support the blockchain network.
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Vildana Hajric Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
The 33-year-old is staying with the Brazilian side until the end of 2026 — so his World Cup prospects are staked on it.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The Solana product would allocate a portion to be staked, the process in which rewards are earned for allowing the tokens owned to be used to support the blockchain network.
—Vildana Hajric, Bloomberg, 6 Jan. 2026
That first day, the bookie staked Reisman in a series of money matches, came out $125 ahead, and sent the young Reisman home with $5.
—Julien Levy, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2025
Wright, who came from the private sector, has now staked much of his legacy on AI acceleration.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 19 Dec. 2025
Montreal gave the rookie plenty of support, as Alexandre Texier, Brendan Gallagher and Cole Caufield staked the Canadiens to a 3-0 lead through two periods.
—CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Investors have staked tens of billions on OpenAI and Anthropic, wagering that leading American artificial intelligence companies will dominate the world’s AI market.
—Jasmine Cui, NBC news, 30 Nov. 2025
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.
—Isaac Butler, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2025
Vildana Hajric Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
The 33-year-old is staying with the Brazilian side until the end of 2026 — so his World Cup prospects are staked on it.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The Solana product would allocate a portion to be staked, the process in which rewards are earned for allowing the tokens owned to be used to support the blockchain network.
—Vildana Hajric, Bloomberg, 6 Jan. 2026
That first day, the bookie staked Reisman in a series of money matches, came out $125 ahead, and sent the young Reisman home with $5.
—Julien Levy, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2025
Wright, who came from the private sector, has now staked much of his legacy on AI acceleration.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 19 Dec. 2025
Montreal gave the rookie plenty of support, as Alexandre Texier, Brendan Gallagher and Cole Caufield staked the Canadiens to a 3-0 lead through two periods.
—CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Investors have staked tens of billions on OpenAI and Anthropic, wagering that leading American artificial intelligence companies will dominate the world’s AI market.
—Jasmine Cui, NBC news, 30 Nov. 2025
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.
—Isaac Butler, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 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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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
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The move would be financed utilizing STAR bonds, which would be paid off over 30 years using new state sales tax revenues — and potentially also local taxes — generated within a dedicated district.—
Sofi Zeman
January 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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Secret recordings detailed in the indictment describe how Tricolor leaders financed their business by lying about inventory and their customer base.—
Samuel O'Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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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
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While the play money is worthless, the tokens can be wagered and later converted into cash for withdrawal.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
2 Jan. 2026
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The team's top four scorers, including Damian Lillard, all did not play that night, as other co-conspirators allegedly wagered more than $100,000 total against Portland.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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Nearly seven years ago, Craig Thran gambled $2,000 on hemp.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
20 Nov. 2025
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Then the man who came with the satchel would depart, often without having gambled.—
Rob Kuznia,
CNN Money,
18 Nov. 2025
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“Staked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staked. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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