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as in suffuses
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 endows
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 enables
to give official or legal power to
invested him with power of attorney
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as in clothes
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 inaugurates
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 besieges
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 wraps
to surround or cover closely
nightfall invested the land
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Recent Examples of invests
However, the rest of the roster could start looking bleak if the team invests too much money in a few players.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Also, roughly 10% of FS KKR’s investments are tied up in Credit Opportunities Partners JV, a joint venture with South Carolina Retirement Systems Group Trust that invests capital across a range of investments.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
The firm invests $500,000 in startups in exchange for an equity stake.
—Kate Rooney, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025
Complementing this income support, Connecticut’s Baby Bonds program, launched last year, invests $3,200 for each baby born into a family covered by Medicaid.
—Darrick Hamilton, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
The reinstatements came after lobbying by the medical device industry, which invests heavily in the FDA.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, a person with at least one child invests $6,714 each year, a difference of more than $2,100, MIT data show.
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 19 Feb. 2025
With over 13,000 employees worldwide, ICL invests strongly in developing employee engagement initiatives.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
The company is a retail investment firm that invests equity capital to support growth opportunities.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Also, roughly 10% of FS KKR’s investments are tied up in Credit Opportunities Partners JV, a joint venture with South Carolina Retirement Systems Group Trust that invests capital across a range of investments.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
The firm invests $500,000 in startups in exchange for an equity stake.
—Kate Rooney, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025
Complementing this income support, Connecticut’s Baby Bonds program, launched last year, invests $3,200 for each baby born into a family covered by Medicaid.
—Darrick Hamilton, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
The reinstatements came after lobbying by the medical device industry, which invests heavily in the FDA.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, a person with at least one child invests $6,714 each year, a difference of more than $2,100, MIT data show.
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 19 Feb. 2025
With over 13,000 employees worldwide, ICL invests strongly in developing employee engagement initiatives.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
The company is a retail investment firm that invests equity capital to support growth opportunities.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invests
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This, in turn, enables firms to do much more than just generate content and bolster workforce productivity.—
Lisa Caldwell,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Most notably, its coherence time of 72 microseconds enables more complex quantum operations before decoherence occurs.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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In-your-face accessories are one of spring’s biggest trends, and chunkier jewelry is staging a comeback alongside bag charms and overloaded charm bracelets—this jewelry begs to be seen and infuses more personality into any closet.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
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Whether producing ceramics, furniture, paintings or sculptures, the Spanish designer-artist infuses his creations with a sense of wonder, often drawing from his Mediterranean roots to evoke warmth and emotion.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Instead of diverting limited local resources to do the job of federal immigration officials or funding immigrant detention, this bill empowers communities to keep the resources where they are needed most.—
Carlos Guillermo Smith and Dotie Joseph,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2025
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This empowers your team to feel part of the decision-making process.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The memo authorizes the attorney general and homeland security secretary to sanction firms engaged in such litigation, including potentially revoking attorneys' security clearances or ending federal contracts for firms involved in cases against the administration.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Senate Bill 399 pre-authorizes the construction of a new NextEra Energy transmission line across Western Maryland’s Big Savage Mountain Wildland, Bear Pen Wildland and Dan’s Mountain Wildland.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Mar. 2025
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The ultra-soft clogs are made out of a plush faux shearling fabric that encases a springy foam midsole.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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This spinal area lies just outside the dura mater, and is a tough membrane that encases the spinal cord and the system that allows cerebrospinal fluid to circulate.—
Stephen C. George,
Discover Magazine,
20 Feb. 2025
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The five-mile-long mountain ridge that encompasses Mount Yoshino is said to be covered by about 30,000 cherry trees—the oldest of which is thought to have been planted more than 1,300 years ago.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Western Hemisphere encompasses a vast region stretching from Cape Horn at the southern end of the South American continent through to the Caribbean, Central America, the United States, Canada and Greenland.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Consider Alternative Work Arrangements Another valuable perspective shift involves reconsidering what constitutes meaningful work.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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This kind of financial mindset involves trust — in yourself, in your systems, and most importantly, in your ability to adapt if or when your financial circumstances change.—
Judy Lagrou,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Invests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invests. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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