staking

verb

Definition of stakingnext
present participle of stake
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 Synonyms for staking
  1. putting
  2. betting
  3. subsidizing
  4. supporting
Verb
  • The oddsmakers knew it, putting Green Bay as a 14-point favorite.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Adding him would work wonders for putting the team back in the World Series after a disappointing 2024 season.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of putting
Verb
  • Tampa Bay entered the Week 16 contest as the betting favorite and NFC South leader but faced a hot Dallas offense — one that jumped out to a 10-0 start and carried a lead through the remainder of the contest.
    Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Parker comes in as the +200 betting underdog.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of betting
Verb
  • Then why is the public subsidizing this activity?
    Evan Simon, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • His research findings can be applied China’s current strategy of subsidizing distressed companies, which is driving cheaper exports into global markets and could pose challenges for local suppliers.
    IESE Business School, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of subsidizing
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  • To foster that kind of deep inclusion, companies often try to create a warm and welcoming culture, perhaps by supporting employee resource groups or sponsoring company events such as happy hours and team offsites.
    Gregg Muragishi, Harvard Business Review, 24 Dec. 2024
  • However, all of these options should provide instant hydration—locking in moisture and supporting skin barrier repair.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of supporting
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