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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
The solana product would allocate a portion to be staked, the process in which rewards are earned for allowing the tokens owned to be used to support the blockchain network.
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Vildana Hajric Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
The 33-year-old is staying with the Brazilian side until the end of 2026 — so his World Cup prospects are staked on it.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The Solana product would allocate a portion to be staked, the process in which rewards are earned for allowing the tokens owned to be used to support the blockchain network.
—Vildana Hajric, Bloomberg, 6 Jan. 2026
That first day, the bookie staked Reisman in a series of money matches, came out $125 ahead, and sent the young Reisman home with $5.
—Julien Levy, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2025
Wright, who came from the private sector, has now staked much of his legacy on AI acceleration.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 19 Dec. 2025
Montreal gave the rookie plenty of support, as Alexandre Texier, Brendan Gallagher and Cole Caufield staked the Canadiens to a 3-0 lead through two periods.
—CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Investors have staked tens of billions on OpenAI and Anthropic, wagering that leading American artificial intelligence companies will dominate the world’s AI market.
—Jasmine Cui, NBC news, 30 Nov. 2025
But as a scholar who has staked his career on the effect that history has on art, Greenblatt should know that the times are not made by one person alone.
—Isaac Butler, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staked
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What is supposed to be the best trip ever, funded by R&R, immediately starts to go south.—
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In a small and limited study funded by K Health, Cedars-Sinai researchers compared several hundred diagnosis and treatment recommendations made by AI to those made by physicians.—
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With her signature long waves gathered into a subtle bun at the nape of her neck, this style puts the focus on the sculptural wave framing Seyfried's face opposite a deep side part.—
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Jalen Brunson's running layup put New York up 72-62 early in the third quarter but the Blazers chipped away, pulling within 90-88 early in the fourth.—
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The move would be financed utilizing STAR bonds, which would be paid off over 30 years using new state sales tax revenues — and potentially also local taxes — generated within a dedicated district.—
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Secret recordings detailed in the indictment describe how Tricolor leaders financed their business by lying about inventory and their customer base.—
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This week’s Club Sportico focuses on a series of sports betting investigations underway in college basketball, ones that could impact dozens of athletes at numerous D-I schools.—
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Also in this article is the game’s broadcast information, as well as betting information.—
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For decades, blue states had quietly subsidized red ones, in an unspoken exchange that once passed for national unity.—
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Colorado’s Child Care Assistance Program Since the late 1990s, the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program has subsidized the cost of child care for parents and caregivers with lower incomes who are working, searching for work or pursuing education.—
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While the play money is worthless, the tokens can be wagered and later converted into cash for withdrawal.—
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The team's top four scorers, including Damian Lillard, all did not play that night, as other co-conspirators allegedly wagered more than $100,000 total against Portland.—
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Nearly seven years ago, Craig Thran gambled $2,000 on hemp.—
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Then the man who came with the satchel would depart, often without having gambled.—
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“Staked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staked. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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