1
as in funding
to provide money for
the actor staked the entire production of the film with his own money
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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
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Recent Examples of staking
Among the things rushing to the front of his mind could have been the introductory hellos and final goodbyes, the moments of hope followed only by pain-staking losses, the closing chapters of another regime gone by.
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Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 26 May 2026
The sense is that the slight 18-year-old almost certainly needs a loan elsewhere before staking a claim for regular inclusion in Moyes’ squad.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Anthropic has spent its existence positioning itself as the safety-forward lab — the one staking its identity on interpretability research, alignment, and a public posture of caution.
—Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Byron recommends staking the plant for fruit production.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
And if your garden hose needs to be held in place, Chastain suggests putting a pool noodle on the hose and staking the hose in place through the pool noodle.
—Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
The slowdown showed up in public companies' quarterly updates, with exchanges, brokers and crypto financial firms reporting weaker transaction and staking revenue and softer client activity.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Read on for the most popular tomato staking methods, along with Ferrell's tips for how to choose the best system for your space and plants.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 26 May 2026
The sense is that the slight 18-year-old almost certainly needs a loan elsewhere before staking a claim for regular inclusion in Moyes’ squad.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Anthropic has spent its existence positioning itself as the safety-forward lab — the one staking its identity on interpretability research, alignment, and a public posture of caution.
—Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Byron recommends staking the plant for fruit production.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
And if your garden hose needs to be held in place, Chastain suggests putting a pool noodle on the hose and staking the hose in place through the pool noodle.
—Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
The slowdown showed up in public companies' quarterly updates, with exchanges, brokers and crypto financial firms reporting weaker transaction and staking revenue and softer client activity.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Read on for the most popular tomato staking methods, along with Ferrell's tips for how to choose the best system for your space and plants.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staking
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The small private research university would no longer be funding its retirement plan and 43 staff members would lose their jobs.—
Matt Schifrin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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But experts note that the cutoff of US funding to WHO prompted staff reductions at the global organization, and no other donor country has filled those WHO funding gaps.—
Jennifer Hansler,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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Keep putting that chip on his shoulder.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Goldstein co-wrote the script with fellow Ted Lasso co-creator Joe Kelly and penned it specifically for Lopez, while also putting himself in the leading man role.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
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Last night, Deadline told you that Mubi is financing Nicolas Winding Refn’s next directorial, his long-in-the-works, Maniac Cop.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
23 May 2026
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Some are pressing utilities to completely change their model for financing major system upgrades.—
Marc Levy,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma is betting big that LA will change its ways.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Now, one life insurance company is betting that gift cards, prize wheels and fitness streaks can help close that gap.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
25 May 2026
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Government interference in the market — using taxpayer money to build affordable housing, subsidizing mortgages, imposing zoning restrictions — creates another set of disincentives.—
Allison Schrager,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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Law-abiding residents who follow the rules are subsidizing those who choose not to with higher insurance costs.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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Now, with Exa, the venture capital firm is making a fresh bet on how people will interact with the web going forward — and wagering that AI agents may be the best way to do so.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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Sorsby has acknowledged wagering on sports, including on his own team his freshman season at Indiana in 2022.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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That sort of inning has led to them capitalizing later against starters in some games.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Anaheim has been the team that is capitalizing in the series.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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For the first time, a skeleton of metal, rather than walls of masonry, formed the main supporting material for a large commercial tower.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The film stars Spanish singer-songwriter Guitarricadelafuente in his screen debut, alongside Miguel Bernardeau, Carlos González, Milo Quifes and Lola Dueñas, with Glenn Close in a supporting role and Penélope Cruz contributing an extended cameo.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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“Staking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staking. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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