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as in funded
to provide money for
the actor staked the entire production of the film with his own money
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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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Bluntly put, longstanding assumptions and presumptions about American power, purpose, policy, and strategy in the world’s most economically dynamic region are about to go out the window.Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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That would put that bill on the president's desk for signature by the end of April.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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There were strong and persistent rumors that the festival was part-financed by drug money.Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
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Quite a few Swedish indie films still get financed, but those are more often directed by men.Annika Pham, Variety, 7 Jan. 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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Golf odds refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on props and live betting.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Blackman isn’t the only developer to bet on the concept — such brands have taken off in Fort Worth.Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Down one point in overtime, Golden Eagles coach Joe Torres gambled with luck and his do-it-all son — an offensive threat — came up short, sending Portola (9-6) to the Division 6-AA state championship game with the 35-34 win at Banning High on Friday night.Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Mauritius may have gambled with its national dowry, but its consideration for a destitute citizenry wasn’t merely notional.Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Staked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staked. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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