STAKING Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

staking

verb

present participle of stake

as in funding

to provide money for the actor staked the entire production of the film with his own money

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defunding

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 Arizona’s Taiwanese immigrants have risked a lot in coming to America, staking their futures on a new project in an unknown place at a time of extreme nativist backlash. — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026 By the time LeBron arrived, Wade was staking his claim to the Hall of Fame. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 Give trick-or-treaters a festive welcome by staking them along your driveway or walkway. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 The Cleveland City Council passed an emergency resolution 1047-2026 during its regular meeting on Monday night that takes a jab at the federal government's renaming of other landmarks across the country while staking its claim on another. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 With dozens of state bans, a recent Supreme Court ruling and 2028 hopefuls staking divergent positions, the fight over trans rights in sports is reshaping Democrats’ identity and electoral strategy. — Steve Peoples, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 And even though the 2026 edition just finished with Spain winning the title this summer, Moroccan and Spanish officials are staking their claim on the next final. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 Two weeks later, Whittingham landed the job at Michigan, a blue blood in turmoil, staking his legacy on a late-career move that left bitter feelings in its wake. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 When staking dahlias in late summer, take care to avoid spearing the tubers. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026

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Verb

Billionaires such as Google co-founder Sergey Brin have donated millions to Building a Better California, a group funding ads against the wealth tax proposal.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Authorities from the semi-autonomous Somali Puntland region tie piracy to the Al Shabaab, which could be funding their efforts.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of funding

Verb

Matthieu Blazy did the same thing in reverse at Chanel, putting a pink lace shirt under a great slouchy tweed coat.

— Laurence Goldberg, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Yoko said her daughter simply tried to prevent an agitated resident from biting others by putting her hand around the person’s chin.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of putting

Verb

In one, he's accused of using a sports betting company to launder fraudulent deductions from government pensions paid to senior citizens.

— MATTHEW LEE, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
When to Bet on the Super Bowl Timing is everything, especially in betting and getting the best numbers.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of betting

Verb

Does this project provide enough public good to justify taxpayers subsidizing a private company’s tax liability?

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 29 Oct. 2026
By publicly subsidizing childcare, particularly for low-income families and special needs kids, policymakers can help close the affordability gap for high-quality care.

— Caitlyn Collins, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of subsidizing

Verb

Polymarket can, for example, see the number of trades being made, the total value of buys and sells, how much traders are wagering relative to their overall activity, and their total profits and losses.

— Melissa Lee,Paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Fanatics Sportsbook is offering new users $350 in FanCash when wagering $20 and using promo code FOXNEWS350.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of wagering

Verb

Accounting Statement 34 from the standards-setting nonprofit lays the foundation for capitalizing, reporting and depreciating capital assets.

— Kathryn Blackman, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Bad actors are capitalizing, evidenced by a growing number of infiltrations at an alarming degree of speed, scale, and efficiency.

— Will Townsend, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of capitalizing

Verb

There’s also evidence supporting some non-drug treatments for hot flashes, night sweats and sleep or mood problems, ACOG said.

— Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Stanley said drivers and bus monitors play an especially important role in supporting students with disabilities, including those who use wheelchairs.

— Jamal Goss, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of supporting

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