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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
The combination of an economic slowdown and a shift away from the U.S. could unwind a lot of the conventional wisdom of investing from over the past decade, when America financial assets and economic growth broadly outperformed other major countries.
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Jesse Pound, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
They were fully invested, fully engaged in the story.
—Zoe G. Phillips, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
New York state offers big subsidies The area of New York state where Micron and Chobani are investing doesn’t particularly have a more skilled labor force or better transportation, according to Peter Crabb, a professor of finance and economics at Northwest Nazarene University.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2025
Notably, Martin unveiled a new plan Thursday to invest a million dollars monthly in all 50 state parties, with $17,500 going to officials in blue states and $22,500 going to officials in red states.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2025
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Jesse Pound, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
They were fully invested, fully engaged in the story.
—Zoe G. Phillips, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
New York state offers big subsidies The area of New York state where Micron and Chobani are investing doesn’t particularly have a more skilled labor force or better transportation, according to Peter Crabb, a professor of finance and economics at Northwest Nazarene University.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2025
Notably, Martin unveiled a new plan Thursday to invest a million dollars monthly in all 50 state parties, with $17,500 going to officials in blue states and $22,500 going to officials in red states.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 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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Rays lefty Mason Montgomery, brought in to open the home seventh with his team ahead by one run, had gifted the Padres a leadoff walk to pinch-hitter Connor Joe on five pitches.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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It's inspired by the architecture of Venice, so much so that the Venetian mayor was impressed and gifted the hotel a flag in the 1960s, as the Fire Island Pines Historical Society shared.—
Elyssa Goodman,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025
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Implement Anonymous Surveys Move beyond annual engagement surveys and implement anonymous pulse surveys that enable real-time analysis.—
Kerri Sutey,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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On the farm, poor sanitation enabled cows and dairy workers to introduce tuberculosis, typhoid, and other pathogens into milk.—
Made by History,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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The attackers — both clad in black and wearing blue surgical masks — sped off in a gray Nissan sedan with West Virginia tags.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The alleged assassin, clad in khaki prison garb, entered the plea in federal court in New York on Friday, April 25.—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Tracks from any of the approximately 400 legends will be eligible, including judge Lionel Richie, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Tight end Antonio Gates, a former Charger, will officially be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Aug. 2, alongside cornerback Eric Allen, defensive end Jared Allen and wide receiver Sterling Sharpe.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
23 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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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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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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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 3 May. 2025.
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