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
As of this writing none had yet followed Pepsi in staking a position.
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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
While long dominated by purchasers from Germany, the United Kingdom, and across Northern Europe, a growing number of Americans have begun staking their claim.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Next to Joshua Tree National Park, a mining company is staking its claim for rare earth minerals.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The cookoff comes as a new Overtown staple, Red Rooster, celebrates five years in the neighborhood staking its own claim as a staple in Black Miami.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Arne Slot says Rio Ngumoha is staking a strong claim for a first Premier League start ahead of Sunday’s clash with struggling Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The fan put the bet out there anyway, staking his hair on it for anyone paying attention.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
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
While long dominated by purchasers from Germany, the United Kingdom, and across Northern Europe, a growing number of Americans have begun staking their claim.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Next to Joshua Tree National Park, a mining company is staking its claim for rare earth minerals.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The cookoff comes as a new Overtown staple, Red Rooster, celebrates five years in the neighborhood staking its own claim as a staple in Black Miami.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Arne Slot says Rio Ngumoha is staking a strong claim for a first Premier League start ahead of Sunday’s clash with struggling Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The fan put the bet out there anyway, staking his hair on it for anyone paying attention.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staking
Verb
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Federal officials have said the office space will be used exclusively for legal and administrative functions, with funding through the recent passing of the Big Beautiful Bill Act.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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The mayor’s challenge lies both in getting the city back on a stable financial footing and in funding the expensive programs he’s promised.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The first generation of parents to have resorted, at least occasionally, to mollifying their children by putting digital screens in their hands has now seen those kids grow up.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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Wainwright alleges that the company started putting profits over people, which is when problems began to escalate.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Who’s financing Meta’s massive AI data center?—
Wailin Wong,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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Furst ultimately sold Vestron to LIVE Entertainment after financing constraints forced the company into bankruptcy.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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At a time when theaters are struggling to sell tickets, exhibitors are betting on increasingly elaborate popcorn buckets like the $50 Yoshi container to capitalize on millennial nostalgia, drum up excitement for movies and ultimately increase profits.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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And people are betting on whether or not they’ll be saved.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Dutch go even further, by subsidizing homeowners who add green roofs or pull up pavement so that rain can soak in.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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And without state funds subsidizing the cost of tipping fees, the transfer station’s rates could rise, Antonacci said.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Since then, the state has raked in more than $170 million through a partnership with the wagering company DraftKings.—
Todd Bookman,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
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But when wagering on elections, most traders have seemed to consistently buy and sell only one position, rather than switching between them.—
Parker Bach,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Memes, gossip, the latest celebrity beef — the business of being in the know is more lucrative than ever before, and the film industry is capitalizing.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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The plan remains capitalizing upon the festival as a launchpad for stickiness, and catapulting movies from cult to mainstream status.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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The United States Powered Paragliding Association and Experimental Aircraft Association have written letters supporting the ultralight pilots in their fight against the county airport, as cited in the documents under review for the FAA’s upcoming decision.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Curators pop up in famous artists’ biographies all the time, usually as handmaidens to the creator’s genius, opening a door to a gallery here or supporting a grant application there.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Staking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staking. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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