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as in to suffuse
to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle
invested the film with his own enthusiasm for the wonders of flight
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as in to gift
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
a woman invested with the strong desire to make the world a better place
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as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
invested him with power of attorney
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
a fashion designer who has invested a number of the winners of the best actress award
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as in to induct
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
the beloved actor was finally invested as a knight by the queen
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as in to besiege
to surround (as a fortified place) with armed forces for the purpose of capturing or preventing commerce and communication
the city was mercilessly invested for an entire year, but never fell
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
nightfall invested the land
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Recent Examples of invest
While there are challenges to participation for people who are nonverbal, they can be overcome when researchers invest the time and effort, pursuing innovative methods to better understand the needs of those most affected by autism.
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Mark Kendall, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025
The strategy is straightforward: invest at least $2,000 in a company's stock to gain shareholder rights, then submit resolutions pushing for corporate responsibility.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has been vocal about his desire to see his country’s wealthiest son, Elon Musk, invest some of his billions at home.
—Zimasa Matiwane, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Whether that is by learning how to do your own investment strategies, using robo-advisors, or a mix of both, investing remains one of the most powerful wealth-building tools for women.
—Alejandra Rojas, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Mark Kendall, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025
The strategy is straightforward: invest at least $2,000 in a company's stock to gain shareholder rights, then submit resolutions pushing for corporate responsibility.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has been vocal about his desire to see his country’s wealthiest son, Elon Musk, invest some of his billions at home.
—Zimasa Matiwane, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Whether that is by learning how to do your own investment strategies, using robo-advisors, or a mix of both, investing remains one of the most powerful wealth-building tools for women.
—Alejandra Rojas, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invest
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Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner embraces melancholy in new album The music of the indie rock band Japanese Breakfast is suffused with longing.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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His dialogue was abundant and suffused with paradox and irony.—
Elaine Woo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Minutes later, Vicario almost gifted Wolves a second.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Disney has gifted us with information on some fresh offers to help families save on their upcoming visit, as well as a sneak peek at some exciting brand-new live shows coming to the parks this summer.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
12 Apr. 2025
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Archer Aviation Archer's efforts to secure what's called 'Type Certification' from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Midnight could enable the eVTOL company to operate out of major airports.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Apr. 2025
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Phishing attacks often attempt to get people to share personal information, like Social Security numbers, which enables criminals to access finances.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Mourners clad in black and white streamed into the theater and some doubled over in tears as a recording of Pérez singing the national anthem played.—
Martín Adames Alcántara,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Kid Rock in the Oval Office—executive order, clad in a loud red outfit and a cowboy hat with rhinestones, executive order.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Reds inducted him into their Hall of Fame in 2006.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Natural Disasters, Lex Luger, and Michelle McCool will also be inducted.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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And while politicians know that there are costs to besieging an independent central bank – financial markets may react negatively or inflation may flare up – short-term control of a powerful policy tool can prove irresistible.—
Ana Carolina Garriga,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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The attack prompted many Americans to vent their dislike of the nation’s for-profit health system, and made Mr. Mangione a visible foil for an administration that says radicals are besieging the nation.—
Hurubie Meko,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Easter egg—once a grocery-store staple wrapped in foil—is now commanding headlines, luxury price tags, and social media attention.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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While Garcia didn't reveal any other details about the baby, the video showed a close-up of the little one wrapped in a purple swaddle.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Serving as an influential authority in the field of environmental restoration, disinfection, and bioremediation, ITS environmental services has built a steady reputation for effective professionalism infused with kindness.—
William Mullane,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The system includes a clarifying shampoo, keratin treatment, and nourishing hair mask, each infused with hydrolyzed keratin and antioxidant-rich açaí and cacao to restore hydration, combat oxidative stress, and unveil a noticeably smoother, more manageable texture.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Invest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invest. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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