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
The type of tomato plant and whether it is supported with staking or caging factors into spacing.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Provide Staking Most dahlias, especially in containers, benefit from staking.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
Taller varieties may need staking in windy spots.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Many dahlias require staking to thrive and look great in your garden; varieties that grow over three feet tall will do best with a cage or other support.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Brands have to become the kind of source AI would be comfortable staking its answer on.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Nvidia unveiled a powerful laptop chip for Windows machines on June 1, staking its claim in the market for next-generation consumer PCs integrated with artificial intelligence.
—Katie Tarasov,kif Leswing, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Some are staking claims even though the government has not established an application process and a judge has frozen the fund’s formation, at least temporarily.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Giles homered off Nebraska's Jordy Frahm with two outs in the first inning, staking Alabama to an early 3-0 lead.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Provide Staking Most dahlias, especially in containers, benefit from staking.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
Taller varieties may need staking in windy spots.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Many dahlias require staking to thrive and look great in your garden; varieties that grow over three feet tall will do best with a cage or other support.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Brands have to become the kind of source AI would be comfortable staking its answer on.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Nvidia unveiled a powerful laptop chip for Windows machines on June 1, staking its claim in the market for next-generation consumer PCs integrated with artificial intelligence.
—Katie Tarasov,kif Leswing, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Some are staking claims even though the government has not established an application process and a judge has frozen the fund’s formation, at least temporarily.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Giles homered off Nebraska's Jordy Frahm with two outs in the first inning, staking Alabama to an early 3-0 lead.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staking
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By partnering with David Prior’s travel company, Prior, the bank and credit card issuer is funding the luxury lift its founder requires.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Private providers are in a precarious moment right now due to funding strains caused by freezes to funding through the state’s Child Care Assistance Program, rising operational costs, and enrollment decreases tied to Colorado’s universal preschool program.—
Andrea Steffes-Tuttle,
Denver Post,
12 June 2026
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Then there’s writing it, and then there’s putting it out.—
Holly Gleason,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Despite her shooting woes, Clark still controlled the game by consistently putting teammates in position to score.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The five-year period ending June 30, 2025, already saw the bank provide more in financing commitments to developing countries than in any previous five-year period in its history.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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That means the industry will need to take more responsibility for building or financing new power generation in Illinois to serve its needs.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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After acquiring Garrett and two-time All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie in high-profile offseason trades, the Rams have emerged as the betting favorites to win Super Bowl LXI.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Wagering has jumped to the forefront of college football as Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby won a court order early last week that restored his eligibility and set aside a ban by the NCAA for betting on pro and college sports.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The proposal would also prohibit local governments from offering economic development incentives for the projects and require that data center contracts with public utilities include provisions that prevent consumers from subsidizing the cost of their energy needs.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Limón would like to see the state stop subsidizing corporations who pay so meagerly that their employees qualify for Medi-Cal.—
Anita Chabria,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Backdoor betting refers to wagering through less regulated channels like prediction markets, rather than highly regulated state casinos and sportsbooks.—
Matt Motta,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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The Big 12 also has its own sports betting policy that forbids coaches, staff and athletes from engaging in sports wagering activity that undermines the integrity of games.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Getting lucky and capitalizing.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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The league, meanwhile, capitalizing perhaps on a newfound cultural footprint in the United States stemming from the Olympics, appears to be having a moment.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Your 10th House of Career gains shine as beauty-loving Venus arrives, supporting confident polish and the power of understated presence.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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State initiatives aimed at supporting fusion research and commercialization have encouraged investment and collaboration, helping establish an ecosystem designed to accelerate technological breakthroughs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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“Staking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staking. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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