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
However, today, there are more sophisticated options, allowing for short and long-term deposits, interest compounding, and even merging lending with staking.
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
In his final address as prime minister to the National Assembly, Bayrou acknowledged that staking his leadership was a dangerous bet.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
As RealSelf launches its rebrand today, the platform is staking its claim as a go-to resource for both patients and providers, aiming to add more clarity and credibility to the market.
—Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In July, Cathie Wood's Ark began staking SOL through a similar company based in Canada called SOL Strategies .
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
An amaryllis bulb naturally grows long floppy leaves, staking them upright would look ridiculous.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Claire’s started as a wig shop in the 1960s before merging with an accessories retailer in 1973, and then getting into the ear-piercing business and staking its claim on preteen girls.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
Chiesa certainly viewed this as staking a claim for a bigger part rather than signing off in style.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
In his final address as prime minister to the National Assembly, Bayrou acknowledged that staking his leadership was a dangerous bet.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
As RealSelf launches its rebrand today, the platform is staking its claim as a go-to resource for both patients and providers, aiming to add more clarity and credibility to the market.
—Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In July, Cathie Wood's Ark began staking SOL through a similar company based in Canada called SOL Strategies .
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
An amaryllis bulb naturally grows long floppy leaves, staking them upright would look ridiculous.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Claire’s started as a wig shop in the 1960s before merging with an accessories retailer in 1973, and then getting into the ear-piercing business and staking its claim on preteen girls.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
Chiesa certainly viewed this as staking a claim for a bigger part rather than signing off in style.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staking
Verb
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Voters should be able to see, right away, who is funding their representatives, especially in the wake of tragedy.—
John J. Donohue,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Frequently, capital comes with deep industry roots — a former music executive backing a music startup, or a healthcare veteran funding a medtech company.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The driver who takes you into the park is putting his kids through school.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Always air-dry liners rather than putting them in the dryer.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rising interest rates have caused many homeowners to delay major improvement projects, particularly those that rely on financing through home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) or cash-out refinances.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Roseman, whose first full-time NFL job was in the financial realm as counsel to the Eagles’ salary-cap staff, has compared Philadelphia’s tactics to financing a home when interest rates are low.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The criminal investigations chief spoke to ABC News about online betting risks.—
Patricio Chile,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
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The betting pick is that Silva will win this fight via knockout to keep the Fighting Nerds championship hopes alive.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trump has repeatedly said that US patients are subsidizing their counterparts elsewhere.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Domestic gas prices are set to rise by more than 50% over three years, effectively subsidizing exports to China.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The league’s gambling policy prohibits players and team employees from wagering on baseball, even legally.—
Amy Taxin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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That’s important when considering sports wagering allegations.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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Raki McGregor, who also serves as the board chair of Mecklenburg County’s workforce development board Charlotte Works, recently made waves by publicly supporting candidates for CMS school board before his tenure as a CMS consultant was up.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Among the supporting evidence filed by the government are three academic reports by scholars with deep knowledge of Islamic charities in Egypt.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Staking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staking. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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