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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
Bob Woods, CNBC, 13 July 2025
On Sunday, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett upped the ante further, indicating that Powell’s job could be at stake.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 July 2025
Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
But development staffs and CIOs who have staked their careers and skill sets on legacy systems will resist.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Noun
This past week, the Department of Defense took a large equity stake in MP Materials, the company running the only rare earths mining operation in the U.S.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 13 July 2025
On Sunday, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett upped the ante further, indicating that Powell’s job could be at stake.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 July 2025
Verb
How and when to stake a tree when planting
Simply put, stake trees low (1-2-feet above the ground) to keep the ball in place and let the top sway in the breeze.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
But development staffs and CIOs who have staked their careers and skill sets on legacy systems will resist.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stake
Noun
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Research from Junior Achievement indicates that 66% of teens aged 13-17 express an interest in starting their businesses as adults.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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That puts Americans who cannot pay their medical bills at risk of lower credit scores, hindering their ability to get a loan or forcing them to pay higher interest rates.—
Noam Levey,
NPR,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The time to place bets is before the market punishes you for being slow.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Those bets might have a better chance of settling as a win and giving you the $150 in bonus bets.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
Verb
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The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, which pays benefits to retirees and their families, is fully funded only until 2033.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Chinese intelligence officers regularly serve as the primary point of contact for CSSA members, according to a 2018 congressional report, and chapters are often funded and directed by Chinese consulates.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Cayley put her deposit down in February and traveled to Turkey in May.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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But the 2025 grades put Brookshire Elementary School in Winter Park in an uncomfortable spotlight.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Noun
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After 24 hours, Instagram provides engagement metrics like views, likes, comments, and shares.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Goldman sits about 2% off its all-time closing high of nearly $724 a share on July 3.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Even Las Vegas will surely refuse wagers on that long shot.—
Peter Jensen,
Baltimore Sun,
24 July 2025
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New users in select states (MI, NJ, PA and WV) will get the chance to win $150 in bonus bets with a winning $10 wager.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Verb
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In 2009, Ellison raised $350 million, some from his father, to finance a five-year agreement with Paramount to co-produce movies.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Fortunately, the upfront costs shouldn’t be too expensive for Tesla to finance.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
24 July 2025
Verb
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And taxpayers have indirectly subsidized the private train company through federal grants to sheriff’s offices — for deputies to patrol Brightline’s tracks for trespassing pedestrians.—
Daniel Rivero,
Miami Herald,
22 July 2025
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But the taxpayers should not be forced to subsidize it.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
17 July 2025
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“Stake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stake. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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