Synonyms of interests

interests 1 of 2

noun

plural of interest

1

as in stakes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stakes
• shares
• parts
• claims
• partnerships
• ownerships
• possessions
• titles
• co-ownerships

2

as in companies

a commercial or industrial activity or organization

a multinational corporation with interests on every continent

Synonyms & Similar Words

• companies
• firms
• concerns
• houses
• enterprises
• businesses
• corporations
• associations
• agencies
• establishments
• outfits
• trusts
• conglomerates
• dealers
• outlets
• multinationals
• chains
• cartels
• syndicates
• combines
• microenterprises

3

as in interest groups

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interest groups
• special interests
• pressure groups
• vested interests
• political action committees

interests

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verb

present tense third-person singular of interest

as in intrigues

to hold the attention of

the book didn't interest me, so I ended up watching the parade of people on the sidewalk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intrigues
• fascinates
• occupies
• involves
• immerses
• attracts
• grips
• busies
• engrosses
• engages
• bemuses
• enchants
• absorbs
• distracts
• preoccupies
• enthralls
• obsesses
• charms
• enwraps
• catches up
• catches one's eye
• captivates
• allures
• bewitches
• hypnotizes
• beguiles
• mesmerizes
• hogs
• monopolizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bores
• tires
• wearies
• palls
• jades

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of interests

Noun

On the other hand, if a teenager is struggling and isn’t involved in any activities, encourage them to explore their interests as a way of making those initial connections. — Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

States set policy guardrails States are increasingly stepping in to set limits on HOA authority when private rules conflict with broader public interests related to renewable energy, wildlife conservation and water-saving landscaping. — Daniel Kramer, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026

There are also some solid jokes that get at kitchen life, and Tony’s specific interests, and the story deftly captures his lifelong pursuit of the approval and protection of strong women. — Laurie Woolever, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026

Every day lost poses a threat to not only American interests, but humanity itself. — Caleb Knapp, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026

If a state takes a position contrary to Beijing’s interests, China can tighten the screws on it by withholding spare parts, software updates, and technicians, turning a commercial partnership into a tool of leverage. — Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026

The Soviet Union created the CPUSA to advance its geopolitical interests by merging multiple communist groups in the 1920s, as noted by scholars and the party’s website. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2026

Representatives for larger agricultural interests say the state’s cost predictions for producers are severe underestimates. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Yet, Washington's active role in shaping Iraq's political landscape and its national security doctrine may ultimately force Baghdad to choose sides, testing its ability to navigate these competing interests. — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Verb

What interests me is this idea of hybridity—where human infrastructure and natural systems become entangled. — Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

What’s underneath Beulah and what’s really driving her is what interests me. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026

These are novels about bohemian communities of friends and lovers and artistic collaborators, which is a big part of what interests me about AIDS activism. — Sarah Schulman, Literary Hub, 29 June 2026

Onscreen love interests Holly Marie Combs and Brian Krause are letting fans think their relationship is the same offscreen, too. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026

That coexistence interests me more than any single genre. — Alma Rota, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026

Make new friends or join a club that interests you. — Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026

What interests you about telling a story like that? — Wengel Gemu, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026

At the moment, the only Championship side that interests me in FPL terms are Coventry. — Holly Shand, New York Times, 26 May 2026