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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
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.
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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
The debate features two men who have staked their political identities on their Midwest roots.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
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
The debate features two men who have staked their political identities on their Midwest roots.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staked
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In some cases, brands have opted to put entire episodes on YouTube and TikTok in hopes of catching young peoples’ attention and drawing them to a specific service, as Disney recently did with the premiere of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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Trump, who has pledged to reduce government spending, could put Medicaid on the chopping block.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Those are the main findings of a new study released on Tuesday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a nonprofit financed by the insurance industry, that indicated that vehicles with taller front ends cause serious injuries at lower speeds.Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nor is there evidence that frivolous lawsuits make up a greater share of cases financed by third parties than all cases.Christine McDaniel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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In July, the local council subsidized the El Mauli stadium’s playing field with €200,000 ($212,000).Henry Flynn, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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For example, the UAE’s Masdar city initiative provides an example of linking higher education and research into sustainability with a residential development that is subsidized by extractive industry rents.Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Bookie returns to Max December 12 with a familiar face and the appearance of two TV comedy vets who were recruited to help spice up the action around the sports betting world.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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Predictive betting website Polymarket is offering odds on the future of homicide suspect Luigi Mangione.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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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 17 Dec. 2024.
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