1
as in funding
to provide money for
the actor staked the entire production of the film with his own money
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in putting
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event
I'd stake a year's salary that she'll win the general election
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of staking
This low-maintenance plant doesn't need staking and can handle dry spells.
—
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Its three-prong staking system provides maximum stability in high-wind conditions.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Consider Stakes Consider staking or caging plants to save space, reduce disease and insect problems, and make harvesting easier.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
That voice is a secret weapon that lets Merritt have it both ways, staking claim to the shadowland between parody and sincerity.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Ritz-Carlton now has three superyachts, Evrima, Ilma, and Luminara; and Aman will launch their first yacht Amangati next year, clear signs that luxury hospitality brands are staking their claim at sea.
—Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
As of this writing none had yet followed Pepsi in staking a position.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026
In his telling, he was tricked into working as a cleaner for Hanson, who bankrolled his gambling through a staking agreement, in which a backer funds the bets and takes a cut of any profits.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Rugged, determined white men with wives and children in tow made their way west, staking their claims and living independent lives without any help from the federal government.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Its three-prong staking system provides maximum stability in high-wind conditions.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Consider Stakes Consider staking or caging plants to save space, reduce disease and insect problems, and make harvesting easier.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
That voice is a secret weapon that lets Merritt have it both ways, staking claim to the shadowland between parody and sincerity.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Ritz-Carlton now has three superyachts, Evrima, Ilma, and Luminara; and Aman will launch their first yacht Amangati next year, clear signs that luxury hospitality brands are staking their claim at sea.
—Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
As of this writing none had yet followed Pepsi in staking a position.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026
In his telling, he was tricked into working as a cleaner for Hanson, who bankrolled his gambling through a staking agreement, in which a backer funds the bets and takes a cut of any profits.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Rugged, determined white men with wives and children in tow made their way west, staking their claims and living independent lives without any help from the federal government.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staking
Verb
-
The open letter comes as EU Member states are discussing plans to combine funding for culture, media and civil society into a single pot.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
-
After Sol the Trophy Tomato gained a following on social media, fans created a meme coin that now has a market value of $1 million and is funding DeVido’s effort to build out an autonomous farming system controlled by AI that could be used to grow food at scale.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
Verb
-
Former First Lady Laura Bush is credited with putting these delicious cookies—packed with oats, coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips—on the map.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
-
But putting people in an immersive environment to experience the tsunami without the deadly consequences of being there in person turned out to be the best way to help people grasp the scale.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
Verb
-
Reports that Saudi Arabia‘s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will stop financing the LIV Golf Tour shook up the world of sport earlier this week, and these reports were effectively confirmed yesterday afternoon.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
-
Prosecutors have accused him of financing the plot.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
Verb
-
Sports betting is exploding, so sports stations sell a ton of advertising to the betting apps, even without big ratings.—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
-
Suspiciously timed trades betting tens of millions or more on future oil prices have been made just before market-moving announcements from the White House.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Verb
-
In recent years, Cuba’s government has talked about subsidizing people in need instead of goods.—
Danica Coto,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
-
China has been directly subsidizing its green industries to dominate those in Europe and the US (above and beyond the kinds of consumer-facing incentives that the EU and, until recently, the US, also provide).—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
Verb
-
The case maintains that exposure to sportsbook apps, particularly those that feature live, in-play wagering options known as microbetting, negligently causes severe gambling addictions.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 Apr. 2026
-
Authorities allege that the soldier made more than $400,000 wagering on the outcome of the operation using insider knowledge.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Anaheim has been the team that is capitalizing in the series.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
-
With the midterms approaching, certain primaries have reflected broader debates about whether the Party might consider cursing more, capitalizing tweets, going Dark Woke.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The Barnstable Brown Gala, held annually ahead of the Kentucky Derby, is known for drawing celebrities and high-profile guests while supporting charitable causes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
-
Israel’s far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich, one of several key cabinet ministers with close ties in the settler community, has been explicit about his goal of annexing the West Bank and supporting settler expansion.—
Molly Hunter,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Staking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staking. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
