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
As a 25% stakeholder in Arc's initial supply of 10 billion tokens, Circle can participate in operating validator infrastructure, generating new fee revenue and earning staking income.
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Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Some taller varieties, such as the New England and Tatarian asters, may need staking to keep them upright, especially in windy areas.
—Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission considers staking money on prediction markets to be a form of gambling.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 8 May 2026
This low-maintenance plant doesn't need staking and can handle dry spells.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Its three-prong staking system provides maximum stability in high-wind conditions.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Consider Stakes Consider staking or caging plants to save space, reduce disease and insect problems, and make harvesting easier.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
Ritz-Carlton now has three superyachts, Evrima, Ilma, and Luminara; and Aman will launch their first yacht Amangati next year, clear signs that luxury hospitality brands are staking their claim at sea.
—Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
As of this writing none had yet followed Pepsi in staking a position.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026
Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Some taller varieties, such as the New England and Tatarian asters, may need staking to keep them upright, especially in windy areas.
—Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission considers staking money on prediction markets to be a form of gambling.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 8 May 2026
This low-maintenance plant doesn't need staking and can handle dry spells.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Its three-prong staking system provides maximum stability in high-wind conditions.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Consider Stakes Consider staking or caging plants to save space, reduce disease and insect problems, and make harvesting easier.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
Ritz-Carlton now has three superyachts, Evrima, Ilma, and Luminara; and Aman will launch their first yacht Amangati next year, clear signs that luxury hospitality brands are staking their claim at sea.
—Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
As of this writing none had yet followed Pepsi in staking a position.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staking
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Adames would have paid his playing-time penance (as well as a fine to the team’s kangaroo court — perhaps funding a postgame pizza party), and everyone would have moved on from the mistake.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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In March, Washington sanctioned Rwanda’s defense forces and several senior officials, accusing them of funding the M23 rebels who have taken over mineral-rich areas of eastern DR Congo.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
15 May 2026
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Certain federal debts can result in a portion of your Social Security check being garnished, ultimately putting your financial stability at risk in retirement.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Louisa, all the producers and the writers are putting little inklings that are showing these sprinkles of just who John Tucker is that are going to snowball into things.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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These cities are building quickly on flood-prone land, financing infrastructure through debt mechanisms that future residents will inherit, and betting that car-dependent sprawl is a durable model for community life.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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But behind the scenes, Lebron, 32, tells PEOPLE, the new influx of cash was financing a severe drug addiction.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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During a January game on ESPN, for example, a commentator described betting that a specific player would score at least 30 points before a second commentator announced a DraftKings promo code.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Betano was the World Cup’s first-ever betting sponsor four years ago when parent company Kaizen Gaming signed a Europe-only deal for the 2022 edition in Qatar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Democrats are for subsidizing childcare for working parents as well as providing food and housing assistance for low-income Americans.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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In recent years, Cuba’s government has talked about subsidizing people in need instead of goods.—
Danica Coto,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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The More Viable Path of Challenging Instead of challenging NCAA sports wagering rules, Sorsby and Kessler might challenge how those rules are applied.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 May 2026
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Still, not as real as the impact going forward for all of sports, leagues that want to profit from wagering with integrity in the balance.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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That sort of inning has led to them capitalizing later against starters in some games.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Anaheim has been the team that is capitalizing in the series.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Other bills could lead to new relief for small businesses in the future, with lawmakers endorsing the creation of studies and working groups that will look at things like supporting artificial intelligence use by small businesses and tourism.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Legal departments also use it for contract review against standard terms, analyzing negotiation language, processing large document sets for relevant arguments, and supporting intellectual property monitoring.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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“Staking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staking. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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