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
Rugged, determined white men with wives and children in tow made their way west, staking their claims and living independent lives without any help from the federal government.
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Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
While long dominated by purchasers from Germany, the United Kingdom, and across Northern Europe, a growing number of Americans have begun staking their claim.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Next to Joshua Tree National Park, a mining company is staking its claim for rare earth minerals.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The cookoff comes as a new Overtown staple, Red Rooster, celebrates five years in the neighborhood staking its own claim as a staple in Black Miami.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Arne Slot says Rio Ngumoha is staking a strong claim for a first Premier League start ahead of Sunday’s clash with struggling Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The fan put the bet out there anyway, staking his hair on it for anyone paying attention.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
For the entire run of the upcoming NFL season, McKay would be staking the magazine’s money.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
Robinson, who had made his fortune in the auto import industry, and producer Joe Roth launched Morgan Creek in 1988, with Robinson staking $80 million of his own money to get things started.
—Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
While long dominated by purchasers from Germany, the United Kingdom, and across Northern Europe, a growing number of Americans have begun staking their claim.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Next to Joshua Tree National Park, a mining company is staking its claim for rare earth minerals.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The cookoff comes as a new Overtown staple, Red Rooster, celebrates five years in the neighborhood staking its own claim as a staple in Black Miami.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Arne Slot says Rio Ngumoha is staking a strong claim for a first Premier League start ahead of Sunday’s clash with struggling Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The fan put the bet out there anyway, staking his hair on it for anyone paying attention.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
For the entire run of the upcoming NFL season, McKay would be staking the magazine’s money.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
Robinson, who had made his fortune in the auto import industry, and producer Joe Roth launched Morgan Creek in 1988, with Robinson staking $80 million of his own money to get things started.
—Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staking
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Residents in Kansas City, Independence and Blue Springs will see funding questions on their April ballot.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The distrust between lawmakers and Chaney traced back to a 2016 scandal over funding the state couldn’t account for, which went through a different state agency, Mississippi Today reported.—
ALEX ROZIER,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The city is putting the North Texas Street business district in the spotlight as other local investments, like building a new recreation center, are underway.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Heat made a third-quarter push to get back into the game, putting together its own impressive shooting display in the period.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Who’s financing Meta’s massive AI data center?—
Wailin Wong,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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Furst ultimately sold Vestron to LIVE Entertainment after financing constraints forced the company into bankruptcy.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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The company is also betting that few independent podcasters feel particularly loyal to their audio hosting and monetization platforms, and believes some of the audio companies are too slow to realize that many podcasters now want publishing, audio, email, and video all in one service.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Since the start of the Iran war financial markets have flipped from betting on a couple of interest-rate cuts this year to now pricing in a one-in-three or so chance of a Fed rate hike by year end.—
Dan Burns,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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And without state funds subsidizing the cost of tipping fees, the transfer station’s rates could rise, Antonacci said.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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There’s a difference between feeding the hungry and subsidizing someone’s sweet tooth.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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But when wagering on elections, most traders have seemed to consistently buy and sell only one position, rather than switching between them.—
Parker Bach,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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Many fans are flocking to in-game micro-betting -- wagering on specific moments during the course of a game, like which team will score the next points in a basketball game or the speed of a pitch in a baseball game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Memes, gossip, the latest celebrity beef — the business of being in the know is more lucrative than ever before, and the film industry is capitalizing.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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The plan remains capitalizing upon the festival as a launchpad for stickiness, and catapulting movies from cult to mainstream status.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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The United States Powered Paragliding Association and Experimental Aircraft Association have written letters supporting the ultralight pilots in their fight against the county airport, as cited in the documents under review for the FAA’s upcoming decision.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Curators pop up in famous artists’ biographies all the time, usually as handmaidens to the creator’s genius, opening a door to a gallery here or supporting a grant application there.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Staking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staking. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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