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
Robinson, who had made his fortune in the auto import industry, and producer Joe Roth launched Morgan Creek in 1988, with Robinson staking $80 million of his own money to get things started.
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Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
Plan on staking edging around the path perimeter to keep stones in place.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
Tall plants benefit from staking.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
The bidding war has divided Hollywood’s creative community, with filmmakers, producers and unions all staking positions on the deal.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Hundreds of companies have filed lawsuits over the last year to seek refunds, effectively staking their place in line while the Supreme Court took up the tariffs case.
—Taylor Dunn, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
But staking and guying typically should be removed within 6 weeks so the tree adapts to its environment and isn’t injured by the supports staying in place too long, says Sheffield.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
The analogs to staking on other assets have also crossed over to BTC, where holders want consistent ways to grow their stack without risking principal.
—Alexander S. Blume, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Stauffacher hit all five 3-pointers in the first half, staking the Griffins to a 36-27 halftime lead.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
Plan on staking edging around the path perimeter to keep stones in place.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
Tall plants benefit from staking.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
The bidding war has divided Hollywood’s creative community, with filmmakers, producers and unions all staking positions on the deal.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Hundreds of companies have filed lawsuits over the last year to seek refunds, effectively staking their place in line while the Supreme Court took up the tariffs case.
—Taylor Dunn, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
But staking and guying typically should be removed within 6 weeks so the tree adapts to its environment and isn’t injured by the supports staying in place too long, says Sheffield.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
The analogs to staking on other assets have also crossed over to BTC, where holders want consistent ways to grow their stack without risking principal.
—Alexander S. Blume, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Stauffacher hit all five 3-pointers in the first half, staking the Griffins to a 36-27 halftime lead.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staking
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On the other side of the bridge, safe and affordable cities, accessible transportation, finally fully funding our public education system.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Mavericks wound up funding the $400,000.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Proponents of prediction markets argue that putting financial stakes on outcomes leads to better forecasts than traditional methods.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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But putting together a basketball team only requires a few players.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Though classified as a software firm, Strategy has effectively transformed itself into a Bitcoin holding vehicle, financing large Bitcoin purchases through debt and equity issuance.—
Mariana Trujillo,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Several banks warned that the council's interference could be seen as a risk by investors, potentially leading to higher interest rates for financing a new airport concourse.—
David Bauerlein,
Florida Times-Union,
6 Mar. 2026
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Inflation fears have led traders to scale back expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next quarter-point rate cut to September, with some bond options traders betting the Fed may not cut rates at all this year.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The last year has seen several high-profile athletes and coaches charged by the Justice Department in sports betting and related gambling schemes.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The vote wasn’t strictly partisan, with the opposition comprised of fiscally conservative Republicans and Democrats opposed to subsidizing stadiums.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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California is not done subsidizing EVs, though.—
Philip Rossetti,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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Comer previously told the finance committee that Gary receives about $12 million from wagering taxes, which the city will use to pay for the convention center.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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That advantage is the amount of money that goes to the host track from advance deposit wagering (ADW) and computer assisted wagering (CAW).—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Regardless, Corgan doesn’t have much to complain about these days, since the Smashing Pumpkins have been capitalizing well on Nineties nostalgia.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
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CEOs still care about earnings as a scorecard of their performance and capitalizing internal costs of acquiring data may increase investments in tracking and using data to learn even more about the firm’s operations and financing opportunities.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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No, the actor, now 27 and recognized in the best supporting actress category for her sensitive turn in Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, has actually—wait for it—already been working for a quarter of a century.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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From cushioned walking sneakers to sleek slip-ons and foldable flats, the brand boasts arch-supporting insoles enhanced with anti-odor technology to keep feet feeling fresh and comfortable all day long.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Staking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staking. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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