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as in stake
a legal right to participation in the advantages, profits, and responsibility of something
all of the workers at the food cooperative have an interest in it
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as in welfare
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
make no mistake: she's determined to act in her own interest in this business deal
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as in firm
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
a multinational corporation with interests on every continent
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as in special interest
a group of people with a common identifying interest that they seek to protect and promote
the contention that the nation's financial interests have too much power
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as in to intrigue
to hold the attention of
the book didn't interest me, so I ended up watching the parade of people on the sidewalk
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Recent Examples of interest
Aurelien Mangano, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The Lakers executive’s contribution signals growing Hollywood interest in Pratt’s outsider candidacy, which has gained momentum following his outspoken criticism of city leadership after the 2025 Palisades fires.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Adam Ismail, The Drive, 14 May 2026
Trump sees reality through a keyhole that shows him only what interests him.
—Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
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Noun
If your organization's benefit and your employees' interests are genuinely in conflict, the problem does not lie in that moment of decision.
—Aurelien Mangano, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The Lakers executive’s contribution signals growing Hollywood interest in Pratt’s outsider candidacy, which has gained momentum following his outspoken criticism of city leadership after the 2025 Palisades fires.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Verb
Frankly, this isn’t something that interests me, but it’s bound to grab folks who pour hundred of hours into Horizon.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 14 May 2026
Trump sees reality through a keyhole that shows him only what interests him.
—Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interest
Noun
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With the California primary election less than a month away, this may be the last high-stakes chance for the seven leading candidates to impress undecided voters.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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After Meta acquired a $14 billion stake in Scale AI last year and former CEO and cofounder Alexandr Wang left, the future of the company was unclear.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Release of the report this week comes as the Yolo County Board of Supervisors consider about $9 million in cuts to the Health and Human Services Agency, including layoffs, position eliminations and the possible closure of the county welfare office in Winters.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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Everman police visited the family’s home on March 20, 2023, after the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services requested a welfare check, police said.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Three of the eight games had arena ads for prediction market firms — two for Polymarket and one for Kalshi.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Vietnam became one of the world’s fastest-growing manufacturing hubs, attracting billions in foreign direct investment from both Western and Chinese firms.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Thiel, the billionaire cofounder of Palantir and PayPal, has taken a special interest in the ocean as the next frontier for human development.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Additionally, the Supreme Court has been overtaken by special interests and no longer stands as a reasonable check to the power of the Executive branch.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The allure of fame certainly intrigues, but the financial potential remains hard to ignore.—
Jacqueline Jevtich,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Even at a new track without a prominent horse, many respondents say they’re still intrigued by Saturday’s event.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The former couple share Zahra and daughter Lola Simon, 23.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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For example, TikTokers share stacked water recipes that often involve collagen powder, creatine powder, coconut water, homemade fruit juices, and electrolyte packets.—
Julia Landwehr,
Health,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Food and drink All-day restaurant Pure serves up a sprawling breakfast buffet complete with omelette and pancake stations, heaving tropical fruit platters, and baked goods galore, including Polynesian treats like coconut bread.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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China's exports gathered pace in April as factories scrambled to meet surging overseas demand from foreign buyers stockpiling goods as the Iran fanned fears of higher input costs.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The bill would specifically forbid practices that Black Bear, the Stars and other companies have used to monopolize and vertically integrate the youth sports experience in hockey and beyond, driving up costs for families and pricing out many kids.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Water levels were low, and rafting companies had been going out of business.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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“Interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interest. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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