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staking

verb

present participle of stake
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 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 Tourists will be staking their claim to the beaches during the holiday weekend, and that will cause the horses to retreat back to the dunes. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 Target is already staking its claim with a large array of emerging grooming brands in all stores plus high-end gear like Uppababy, Doona and Stokke in 200 Baby Boutiques. — Faye Brookman, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staking
  1. funding
  2. putting
  3. financing
  4. betting
  5. subsidizing
  6. wagering
  7. capitalizing
  8. supporting
Verb
  • The settlement would commit the agency to funding the grants through their remaining terms, including eligible extensions, as long as recipients meet their grant requirements.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The letters cite stories on construction details related to the East Wing bunker, funding for the White House ballroom, munitions stockpiles impacted by the Iran war and sanctions against Russia.
    — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of funding
Verb
  • The administration has also fired federal workers, imposed a historic increase in tariffs, and started the war in Iran without going through Congress, putting the burden on the judicial branch to determine the limits of presidential power.
    — Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Tom Vaillant of France, a two-time winner on the smaller Alps Tour but still looking for his first European tour title, shot 67 and was in second place, putting him in the final group with Fitzpatrick for the final round before a home crowd.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of putting
Verb
  • The roughly 1 percentage point increase in the rate since then translates roughly into an additional $276 a month cost for a borrower financing a $400,000 home loan at the current average rate.
    — Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Black Bear is also co-financing the project with Laika and will serve as the pic’s international sales agent.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of financing
Verb
  • But Perriello is betting that voters will see the race differently.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Thomas is also betting big on his own go-to-market skills, having led the digital expansion of Dude Wipes over the last five years, as well as his partner’s star power and the brand’s custom formulas, which present a uniquely floral scent.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of betting
Verb
  • Supporters say the federal government should not be subsidizing educational programs that don’t give their graduates financial independence.
    — Ira Porter, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Her data showed that people in low-risk areas were essentially subsidizing high-risk homes in California’s wealth enclaves such as the Pacific Palisades devastated by the January 2025 firestorm.
    — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of subsidizing
Verb
  • State law prohibits wagering on games involving New York college teams and all sports betting for those under 21.
    — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • FanDuel is giving you a chance to get in on the milestone watch with $250 in bonus bets when wagering $5+ each day for five days.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 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
  • Pink Pony is a flagship program of Ralph Lauren’s Timeless by Design 2030 citizenship and sustainability strategy, reflecting Ralph Lauren’s deep commitment to supporting the fight against cancer.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Furthermore, the models revealed the reservoir could hold between 350 million and 480 million cubic meters of gas while supporting a daily throughput of 750,000 cubic meters.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of supporting

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“Staking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staking. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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