1
as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
"By the power vested in me by the state," intoned the minister, "I now pronounce that you are married"
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2
as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
vested the power to access their retirement accounts with their attorney
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as in to grant
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
the U.S. Constitution vests the power to declare war with Congress
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Recent Examples of vest
The one-time $60 million equity award is in non-qualified stock options that will vest after three years, with no additional annual equity awards during the first three years of his employment.
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Sriparna Roy, USA Today, 15 May 2025
However, Suozzi’s Global Industries Co. stock did vest at some point between Suozzi’s financial disclosure on Jan. 12, 2024, and his swearing-in to Congress on Feb. 28, 2024, Fried said.
—Dave Levinthal, Fortune, 4 July 2025
For starters, power in the United States is vested in the people, not in the government, and certainly not in a sovereign.
—Richard Lorenc, Twin Cities, 3 July 2025
Writing for the majority in Trump v. Casa, Justice Amy Coney Barrett held that at least some types of universal injunctions exceed the authority Congress has vested in federal courts.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 June 2025
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Sriparna Roy, USA Today, 15 May 2025
However, Suozzi’s Global Industries Co. stock did vest at some point between Suozzi’s financial disclosure on Jan. 12, 2024, and his swearing-in to Congress on Feb. 28, 2024, Fried said.
—Dave Levinthal, Fortune, 4 July 2025
For starters, power in the United States is vested in the people, not in the government, and certainly not in a sovereign.
—Richard Lorenc, Twin Cities, 3 July 2025
Writing for the majority in Trump v. Casa, Justice Amy Coney Barrett held that at least some types of universal injunctions exceed the authority Congress has vested in federal courts.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vest
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Two subwoofers can also enable each unit to operate at a lower volume with less strain, increasing the system’s headroom.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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According to the Inquirer and the Los Angeles Times, this enabled Lambert and Buck to enter the home while Hazel was gone.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Earlier that month, Dobie students, teachers and families learned the district is considering closing their 51-year-old campus or handing it over to a charter operator in the fall as a preemptive measure to stave off severe state sanctions.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Oswego County locals say the sheriff’s patrol is stopping Latino drivers for minor or unprovable violations, then handing them over to Border Patrol.—
Mina Aguilar,
New York Daily News,
29 July 2025
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It was later granted, with West receiving a $400,000 bond, according to court records.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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In 2019, the Legislature granted districts bonuses for the number of graduates each year who leave high school achieving college, career or military readiness.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Significantly, the legislation would authorize Texas courts to not follow agencies’ interpretation of the law in legal challenges of regulations, even when state law is ambiguous.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The board previously authorized a maximum contract amount of roughly $1.1 million with RedStone in March.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
30 July 2025
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Eventually, the ground will subside, leaving behind a crater about 1,000 feet deep and nearly 2 miles across where Oak Flat and its religious and environmental significance now stand.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
30 July 2025
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Where shopping secondhand reduces the amount of clothing sent to the landfill every year, buying new clothing modeled after 2000s trends leaves real vintage clothes to go to waste.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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Domestically, the tumult that gripped German politics at the end of last year has quietened after snap elections awarded stewardship to a new ruling coalition under Chancellor Friedrich Merz.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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That’s a 733% increase over 2005, and greater than the money currently awarded by the Tour.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
24 July 2025
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Support initiatives like African Bush Camps Foundation’s Female Guides Program, which empowers women to become safari guides through mentorship and field training, helping shape a more inclusive future for the industry.—
Marni Granston,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Phung said his goal is not only to build a sustainable business but to empower young Vietnamese Americans to engage in coffee entrepreneurship.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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According to Visa and Artemis, over $35 trillion in stablecoins were transferred in the last 12 months, more than Visa and Mastercard combined.—
Kjartan Rist,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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On day four, she and some of the other women were finally transferred out.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Vest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vest. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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