staking

present participle of stake

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of staking In July, Cathie Wood's Ark began staking SOL through a similar company based in Canada called SOL Strategies . Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025 In just two decades, Fiano and Greco have become part of the Italian wine establishment, while Falanghina is staking a strong claim to join them. Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 An amaryllis bulb naturally grows long floppy leaves, staking them upright would look ridiculous. Steve Bender, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025 The incentives underpinning staking mechanisms are often subtle but powerful. Mark R. Weaver, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025 Claire’s started as a wig shop in the 1960s before merging with an accessories retailer in 1973, and then getting into the ear-piercing business and staking its claim on preteen girls. Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025 Chiesa certainly viewed this as staking a claim for a bigger part rather than signing off in style. James Pearce, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staking
Verb
  • The National Natural Science Foundation of China, responsible for funding 32 studies cited in the rebuttal document, is directly overseen by the Chinese government and has its leadership appointed by the CCP.
    Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.
    Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That hasn't stopped the administration from putting US tech through the wringer at home, though.
    Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Above all, Durbin said nothing DHS or ICE is doing at the naval base can interfere with its mission which includes putting thousands of men and women through boot camp to become sailors.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Mallett got creative with financing her expansion.
    La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Crucially, Nika & Madison has financing from the ISO, Canada’s film financier for First Nations storytellers like Thomas.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Boumedienne could theoretically depart college after two seasons and sign in the AHL at just 19 years old, betting on himself early — again.
    Murat Ates, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Information Confirmed By Newsweek Knowing that your $5 bet instantly secures your rewards, this is a good chance to take advantage of the unique betting markets within the app.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This method ensures costs are shared fairly and stops residential customers from subsidizing commercial loads.
    Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Much more progress could be made if Maryland ended its current property tax system which has the residents of our poorer counties including Baltimore subsidizing the minority of Marylanders living in rich counties.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The league’s gambling policy prohibits players and team employees from wagering on baseball, even legally.
    Amy Taxin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
  • That’s important when considering sports wagering allegations.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In addition to capitalizing falsely on the product’s IP, the dupe market doesn’t comply with product safety standards.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • For decades, the CDC has been the backbone of global health partnerships, supporting Africa in the fight against HIV/AIDS, malaria, Ebola and now COVID-19.
    Stan Chu Ilo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.
    Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Staking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staking. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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