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 city’s statute disallows for the mayor to be directly involved in public schools, instead vesting that power to a nine-member Board of Education.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
While Zaslav is in line for hundreds of millions, that number isn’t exactly right, as the tax reimbursement will go down as the year progresses and as his shares vest, and would be eliminated if the deal closes in 2027.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
This would allow vesting over a much shorter period of time, supporting teachers who may be starting later in their career and want to retire sooner.
—Mark Batinick, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Or should that power be vested in the hands of the government?
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
While Zaslav is in line for hundreds of millions, that number isn’t exactly right, as the tax reimbursement will go down as the year progresses and as his shares vest, and would be eliminated if the deal closes in 2027.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
This would allow vesting over a much shorter period of time, supporting teachers who may be starting later in their career and want to retire sooner.
—Mark Batinick, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Or should that power be vested in the hands of the government?
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vest
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That vision of worldwide economic and cultural interdependence that enabled the proliferation of biennials in the ’90s has been steadily eroding amid the recent rise in nativism and far-right movements in the United States and Europe.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Shackelford accused Hernandez of corruption, and her own department of enabling and covering it up, in a detailed whistleblower complaint to DeSantis’ Chief Inspector General.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Haley McCutcheon scored two late goals and the Orlando Pride handed Angel City its first loss of the season, 2-1, on Friday night.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Detectives say Bowen met with another man and handed him a bag that looked like a firearm case.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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The county issued a permanent custody order after a hearing in September 2021, granting McKnight sole legal and physical custody of the children.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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On Monday, the deadline, Immigration and Customs Enforcement granted her permission to reenter.—
Mathew Miranda
Updated March 31,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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But because of exceptions authorized by federal officials, few immigrants had their DNA collected.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Under the emergency order, the school must immediately cease operations and may not provide massage education services in Texas unless otherwise authorized.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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These learnings now sit at the foundation of the Buahan concept and not only ensure that the hotel leaves a positive impact on the community, but also provide guests a level of immersion into the Balinese way of life that few other hotels of this caliber have managed to deliver.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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That leaves a sicker, older, more expensive pool of enrollees, which pushes up premiums for everyone.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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In no event will Sponsor be responsible for awarding more than the number of prizes specified in these rules.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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North Korea’s official news agency, KCNA, last mentioned Chang in 2023, when he was awarded the Olympic Order, an award given to those who have made extraordinary contributions to the Olympics, during an IOC session in Mumbai, India.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Your subtle 12th house and your nurturing 4th house are empowered by today’s Mercury-Jupiter trine.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the org chart matters less than the partnership itself—one that empowers individuals to learn, leaders to experiment, and organizations to adapt.—
Teuila Hanson,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Stricter rules were imposed on documentation required for sponsors, border agents started pressuring unaccompanied children to self-deport before transferring them to shelters and Immigration and Customs Enforcement started arresting some sponsors in the middle of the release process.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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At safety, Panthers fans surely shed a tear when true-freshman star Jessiah McGrew transferred to Arizona State.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Vest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vest. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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