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
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.
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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
Back in April, her gardeners and outdoor grounds crew tended the beds of the peony garden—adding food, mulch, and compost and staking the rows of plants so the massive flower heads don’t droop to the ground.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 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
Watering, mulching, and staking your tomatoes pave the way for healthier plants.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 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
The type of tomato plant and whether it is supported with staking or caging factors into spacing.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
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
Back in April, her gardeners and outdoor grounds crew tended the beds of the peony garden—adding food, mulch, and compost and staking the rows of plants so the massive flower heads don’t droop to the ground.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 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
Watering, mulching, and staking your tomatoes pave the way for healthier plants.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 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
The type of tomato plant and whether it is supported with staking or caging factors into spacing.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staking
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If one generation is funding the trip, clarity prevents awkwardness later.—
Taylor Haught,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Dec. 2025
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Ukraine said Thursday its long-range drones had struck a major offshore oil platform in the Caspian Sea this week, in a previously undisclosed mission that signals a new expansion of its target list in a mounting campaign to cut off the Russian energy revenues funding its war.—
Vasco Cotovio,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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Down by 29 at one point, the Knicks stormed all the way back, putting Madison Square Garden into a frenzy.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Miami Host Committee officials and local politicians were at the Fan Festival on Wednesday as workers bustled around putting the final touches on the park.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Cuccio also set himself apart from the competition, which largely stayed domestic, by traveling to 90 countries starting in 1984—and financing his distributors himself.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
3 Dec. 2025
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At this stage of his life, de La Cruz said, the burden of running and financing the museum was simply too much to carry on by himself.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 Nov. 2025
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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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As a result, Chinese families are essentially subsidizing shoppers around the world while their own quality of life suffers.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
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
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But playing against a lifeless Charlotte offense, the Green Wave had time to figure it out, capitalizing with three first-half touchdown drives — all ending with one-yard plunges to find pay-dirt.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Nov. 2025
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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
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From there, those carotenoids can shuttle around your body, supporting your health.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
9 Dec. 2025
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It is slated to begin as a permanent base at the moon’s south pole and eventually expand into a network of orbital and surface facilities supporting exploration, resource extraction, and long-term habitation.—
ELIZABETH ECONOMY,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Staking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staking. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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