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
Basically, if the network is active with numerous transactions, ETH can actually be destroyed in fees than are created through staking rewards.
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Todd Gordon, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Fans of the former Washington Wizards player, however, are getting another shot at staking claim to the trophy estate.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
And perhaps most corrosively, the quiet anxiety that comes from staking your identity on an uncertain outcome.
—Anuradha Gupta, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Kingston immediately hops into the middle of the train set, staking his claim as if the toy was meant for him all along.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
However, today, there are more sophisticated options, allowing for short and long-term deposits, interest compounding, and even merging lending with staking.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
An amaryllis bulb naturally grows long floppy leaves, staking them upright would look ridiculous.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Todd Gordon, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Fans of the former Washington Wizards player, however, are getting another shot at staking claim to the trophy estate.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
And perhaps most corrosively, the quiet anxiety that comes from staking your identity on an uncertain outcome.
—Anuradha Gupta, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Kingston immediately hops into the middle of the train set, staking his claim as if the toy was meant for him all along.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
However, today, there are more sophisticated options, allowing for short and long-term deposits, interest compounding, and even merging lending with staking.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
An amaryllis bulb naturally grows long floppy leaves, staking them upright would look ridiculous.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staking
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That’s why Rotary members, also embedded in these same communities, have played a vital role in not just funding and organizing campaigns, but also dispelling doubts and ensuring no child is left behind.—
Dr. Tunji Funsho,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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True, oil is essential to the Russian economy, funding the Kremlin’s costly war in Ukraine.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Turn on music or a podcast and fill a few spare minutes wiping down surfaces, dusting, or putting things away.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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With the symptoms of climate crisis increasingly felt by people and businesses, including those within the art world, the Fondation Beyeler is making a statement by putting ecological stewardship on par with artistic curation.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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FilmNation is financing the film and launching sales out of the American Film Market.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Anti-corruption pledges are ubiquitous in political party manifestos, but no election cycle in India is considered complete unless news emerges of parties financing their campaigns illegally.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Since 1985, the Seminoles have lost only five times when favored by more than 17 points, according to OddsShark’s betting database and newspaper archives.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Retaliating by no longer subsidizing Amy’s 4-H activities and withholding birthday and Christmas gifts may have been rash and could drive a lasting wedge that won’t be easily repaired.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025
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In that doomsday scenario, California would be subsidizing productions that would have opted to shoot in the state regardless.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Samuel Bejarano Colin, of Nyssa, Oregon, and Ivan Tellez, of Wilder, were also charged with transmission of wagering information, according to the indictment.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Oct. 2025
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Those companies only collect granular betting data—such as which accounts are wagering and where those bets are being placed—from regulated sportsbooks.—
Danny Funt,
New Yorker,
28 Oct. 2025
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The timing might be right for Detroit to start capitalizing more from its powerful sports and entertainment culture.—
Malachi Barrett,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 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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Fix the City, the PAC supporting Cuomo’s bid since the primary, spent millions on television ads for the former mayor and against Mamdani.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Pet Loss At Home, an organization of mobile veterinarians providing end-of-life care in the comfort of home, suggested that people supporting a grieving friend can send memorial gifts and flowers, or print photos of the pet to send along with a personalized card.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Staking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staking. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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