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as in interests
a legal right to participation in the advantages, profits, and responsibility of something
if I invest in your business, I expect a stake in it in return
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as in funds
to provide money for
the actor staked the entire production of the film with his own money
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Recent Examples of stakes
Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
If Paschal and Heights can stay undefeated, which is a likely scenario, an extremely high stakes Battle of the Bonfire rivalry game to end the regular season could come to fruition.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
In addition to owning companies outright, Berkshire holds stocks worth more than $250 billion, including large stakes in Apple, Coca-Cola, Bank of America and American Express.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Once the league launches, Cole intends to inject playoff stakes at different times of the year, rather than waiting for October.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Actions that were previously considered low-risk, like writing a simple script, become high-stakes when performed by an AI agent with broad permissions.
—Marco Argenti, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
So, what started as a steamy romance trilogy shifts into thriller territory, complete with high-speed car chases, kidnapping, and ridiculous life-or-death stakes.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
With reputations and regional pride on the line, contestants will put their skills to the test in a series of epic, high-stakes challenges, proving their artistry and versatility to impress the judges.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
After two gripping seasons, Hulu’s Reasonable Doubt returned this fall with its most high-stakes story yet.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
Prepping for this influx of shipments, the Port Authority along with its tenants—including the ocean carriers that own stakes and terminals in the port—made investments between 2021 and 2023 that included deepening channels to 50 feet and raising the Bayonne Bridge.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
If Paschal and Heights can stay undefeated, which is a likely scenario, an extremely high stakes Battle of the Bonfire rivalry game to end the regular season could come to fruition.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
In addition to owning companies outright, Berkshire holds stocks worth more than $250 billion, including large stakes in Apple, Coca-Cola, Bank of America and American Express.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Once the league launches, Cole intends to inject playoff stakes at different times of the year, rather than waiting for October.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Actions that were previously considered low-risk, like writing a simple script, become high-stakes when performed by an AI agent with broad permissions.
—Marco Argenti, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
So, what started as a steamy romance trilogy shifts into thriller territory, complete with high-speed car chases, kidnapping, and ridiculous life-or-death stakes.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
With reputations and regional pride on the line, contestants will put their skills to the test in a series of epic, high-stakes challenges, proving their artistry and versatility to impress the judges.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
After two gripping seasons, Hulu’s Reasonable Doubt returned this fall with its most high-stakes story yet.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Everything around you stakes an equal claim.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stakes
Noun
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See Model Trains If your interests lean toward railways and miniatures, Hendersonville has the place for you.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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These products keep their interests, encourage bonding, and help develop problem solving skills.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That spurred traders to ramp up bets that the Fed will cut rates in October, providing a boost for stocks.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Conversely, most high-risk bets don’t pay off.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The government can raise revenues by increasing the payroll tax that funds Social Security or the income threshold to continue paying the tax or raise the full retirement age.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The budget funds 280 fewer full-time MSP positions than in 2025, though the bulk of those cuts represent the elimination of vacant positions.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As advertisers trim spend and Trump puts late night in his crosshairs, the costs of these TV programs are coming under the microscope.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Whether that puts your eyes onto your career and public image, your personal connections, or even a new hobby or interest, let this encourage you to lead full force in that direction with vulnerability and inspiration.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Retail investors bought shares hoping to gain crypto exposure through traditional brokerage accounts.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Deal details As part of the arrangement, AMD issued a warrant that gives OpenAI the ability to buy up to 160 million shares of AMD for 1 cent each over the course of the chip deal.—
Max A. Cherney,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Look no further than the wagers presented on the daily high temperatures of cities across the country.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Now, with sports betting legal across much of the country, there’s no shortage of wagers to place.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The local surfing scene mainly finances the cost through crowdfunding campaigns.—
Sabrina Weiss,
The Dial,
23 Sep. 2025
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Even though Germany largely finances the EU, or France plays a central role, no single country can act decisively.—
Koray Köse,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Stakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stakes. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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