With horse racing and such, these are called "stakes". For this meaning the plural form is often used.
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Stakes
/steɪks/
Synonyms for "stakes" (23 found)
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11 entriesfinancial stakefinancial stakesgarden stakeshigh stakesraise the stakesreputational stakeset up stakesstake a betstake a claimstake outwooden stakes
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13 total sentences available.
The site of the condominium is enclosed with stakes.
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After a streak of bad luck, a persistent gambler will be forced to play for high stakes.
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You have a large family to support; don't play for high stakes.
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