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as in interest
a legal right to participation in the advantages, profits, and responsibility of something
if I invest in your business, I expect a stake in it in return
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as in to fund
to provide money for
the actor staked the entire production of the film with his own money
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Recent Examples of stake
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The high-stakes drama has come to Hollywood’s attention.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
The slowdown showed up in public companies' quarterly updates, with exchanges, brokers and crypto financial firms reporting weaker transaction and staking revenue and softer client activity.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 20 May 2026
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Noun
Led by siblings Dario and Daniela Amodei, the founders each own less than 1% of the company, according to wealth index calculations, but their individual stakes are worth about $8 billion after Anthropic raised $65 billion Thursday at a $965 billion valuation.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The high-stakes drama has come to Hollywood’s attention.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Verb
Turn a pool noodle into a squeegee, and use them for staking hose into place in the garden.
—Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
The slowdown showed up in public companies' quarterly updates, with exchanges, brokers and crypto financial firms reporting weaker transaction and staking revenue and softer client activity.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stake
Noun
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The Arsia Mons volcano is of particular interest to NASA because the agency spotted holes in the shield where the volcanic ceiling had collapsed, leaving skylights behind and revealing a vast tunnel network within.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
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Manager David Moyes and the rest of the Everton hierarchy will also have to juggle expiring contracts, the exit of club captain Seamus Coleman and potentially find ways to fend off interest in star names.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Your best bet is to apply with local moving companies in your city, or check out these side gig platforms.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
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That seemed like a safe bet before the teams combined for an unexpected goal fest.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 May 2026
Verb
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This week both Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa approved a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Rays owners, which lays out a rough sketch of how a stadium at Hillsborough Community College would be funded with a public contribution of $976 million.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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In Florida, Florida Power & Light, the state’s largest utility, has pursued rate increases for years to fund infrastructure and meet rapid growth.—
Iulia Lupse,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Featuring a drawstring waist and double side seams, these low-rise jeans put a playful twist on Hargitay’s wide-leg style.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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For this reason, try to put your hummingbird food far from other bird feeders and, if possible, position several hummingbird feeders across your yard so aggressive hummingbirds can keep a safe space from their own kind.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Bank of America reiterates Apple as buy Bank of America raised its price target on Apple to $380 per share from $330.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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In housing, empty-nest Boomers sit on a disproportionate share of the family-sized homes that millennial parents need but cannot find or afford.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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An 18-year-old like Andrew could place these wagers due to a legal technicality that treats prediction markets differently than traditional sportsbooks, which are 21+ in most states.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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The fraudulent wagers resulted in tens of thousands of dollars in profits for bettors, prosecutors said.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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That seed money is financing an ambitious expansion plan that calls for hundreds of piano schools across the country.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Last night, Deadline told you that Mubi is financing Nicolas Winding Refn’s next directorial, his long-in-the-works, Maniac Cop.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
23 May 2026
Verb
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On May 21, the CRTC ordered American digital platforms to contribute 15 percent of their Canadian revenues to subsidize local indie film and TV production, while reducing spending obligations on local broadcasters.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2026
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The thoughtlessness with which this bride coerced you into subsidizing her wedding was stunning.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stake. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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