1
as in funded
to provide money for
the actor staked the entire production of the film with his own money
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2
as in put
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 staked
Some had been staked into the bog with wooden pegs, as though to protect them from theft or interference, or even to offer them as a sort of display.
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Caitlin Flanagan, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
After the fund hit a rough patch during the financial crisis, its founder Scott Booth staked him with some starting capital to buy out some private assets to start Lead Edge.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
After their destruction, the billionaire staked his fortune and reputation on rebuilding One World Trade Center and the complex that was to surround it.
—Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 18 Nov. 2024
Citrus trees can be staked in order to provide support from the hurricane-force winds, Lindsay said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024
Just over a year after securing new contracts for UAW workers at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, Fain has staked much of his political capital — and potentially his future — on supporting Harris.
—Matt Brown, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
After a first round that saw Royval in control with his striking, Taira staked a claim to round two with a smothering grappling game.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
At that point, Iron Maiden had already staked a claim as a pioneering presence on the New Wave of British heavy metal movement.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024
Since then, the Mets have gone 72-42 and Lindor has staked an NL MVP claim.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024
Caitlin Flanagan, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
After the fund hit a rough patch during the financial crisis, its founder Scott Booth staked him with some starting capital to buy out some private assets to start Lead Edge.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
After their destruction, the billionaire staked his fortune and reputation on rebuilding One World Trade Center and the complex that was to surround it.
—Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 18 Nov. 2024
Citrus trees can be staked in order to provide support from the hurricane-force winds, Lindsay said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024
Just over a year after securing new contracts for UAW workers at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, Fain has staked much of his political capital — and potentially his future — on supporting Harris.
—Matt Brown, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
After a first round that saw Royval in control with his striking, Taira staked a claim to round two with a smothering grappling game.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
At that point, Iron Maiden had already staked a claim as a pioneering presence on the New Wave of British heavy metal movement.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024
Since then, the Mets have gone 72-42 and Lindor has staked an NL MVP claim.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staked
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The Bank of England’s latest industry survey puts data protection, model explainability and talent shortages at the top of banks’ AI pain points, a hierarchy that neatly mirrors the MAS findings.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Both leaders tend to put their feet in their mouths.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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Known for titles like Anyone But You, Crazy Rich Asians, Hell or High Water and The Place Beyond the Pines, SK Global has produced and financed over 100 features, dating back to its origins as Sidney Kimmel Entertainment.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2025
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Season 2 was financed with the assistance of Screen NSW, through the Made in NSW Fund.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Reader’s Digest subsidized the cost of consultations for employees, under a benefits policy that covered self-improvement.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
30 Dec. 2024
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The vast majority of Singaporeans live in affordable public housing that's subsidized by the government, and the food scene revolves around hawker centers, or food courts with cheap eats and community seating that's so ingrained in the culture, it's recognized and protected by UNESCO.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2024
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Munguia was a massive betting favorite in that fight at -3500, while Surace was the +900 underdog.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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But the Liberals are an electoral machine—something of a rarity on the center-left—that would be foolish to bet against.—
Daniel Block,
The Atlantic,
29 Apr. 2025
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In that same school year, a quarter of high school age males gambled, while about 10% of their female classmates did.—
Adam Hudacek,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2025
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Our president is about to pardon Pete, who gambled on games but did time for tax evasion.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Staked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staked. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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