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
That voice is a secret weapon that lets Merritt have it both ways, staking claim to the shadowland between parody and sincerity.
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New York Times, 28 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
In his telling, he was tricked into working as a cleaner for Hanson, who bankrolled his gambling through a staking agreement, in which a backer funds the bets and takes a cut of any profits.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
New York Times, 28 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
In his telling, he was tricked into working as a cleaner for Hanson, who bankrolled his gambling through a staking agreement, in which a backer funds the bets and takes a cut of any profits.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staking
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The Trust for the National Mall, the nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, is funding the beekeeping program's expansion.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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After the project stalled in 2014, Epstein heightened his communication with Gates and his deputies, seemingly trying to pressure the billionaire into supporting the fund and compensating him for funding Antonova’s schooling and housing.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Tucker’s starting to find his way as far as putting the barrel on the ball.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s nomination along party lines on Wednesday, putting him on track for confirmation before Powell’s term as chair ends May 15.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Veintemilla was a Broward-area mortgage broker accused of financing the operation.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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Studiocanal is financing the film with Flora Films and Rob Bath.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Flagg and Knueppel traded places as betting favorites during the season, but Flagg’s 96-point outburst over two games on the second-to-last weekend might have tipped the scales.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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This could also open up the possibility that the organization could punish Sorsby for his gambling actions, given the NCAA has a very strict policy on betting.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The rally also highlighted concerns over Duke’s profits, executive compensation, data center growth, coal and gas investments, and whether residential customers are subsidizing industrial energy use.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, and South Africa, for example, are trying to shield the public by cutting fuel taxes, subsidizing diesel and cooking fuel, and capping bread and electricity prices.—
Judd Devermont,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The case maintains that exposure to sportsbook apps, particularly those that feature live, in-play wagering options known as microbetting, negligently causes severe gambling addictions.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Authorities allege that the soldier made more than $400,000 wagering on the outcome of the operation using insider knowledge.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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With the midterms approaching, certain primaries have reflected broader debates about whether the Party might consider cursing more, capitalizing tweets, going Dark Woke.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 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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Snitker was emotional, thanking Ronnie for supporting him in this career for all these decades.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Investors bought tech stocks viewed as supporting the AI infrastructure buildout and dumping those seen as threatened by its adoption.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Staking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staking. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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