INVESTED (IN) Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

invested (in)

verb

past tense of invest (in)

as in capitalized

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Verb

This caused a distraction from Cody, and Gunther capitalized with a sleeper attempt.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
The musical was capitalized for up to $18 million, according to securities filings, and has not announced recoupment.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026

Definition of capitalized

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As well as Powerade, owned by the Coca-Cola Company, Fox’s in-game adverts have also been sponsored by Lenovo, another official FIFA sponsor.

— Tom Burrows, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Albertsons has sponsored the event since its inception, and Chevron joined in 2021 as the presenting sponsor.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026

Definition of sponsored

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Newly promoted from the Arizona Complex League to Low-A San Jose, the Giants’ two top prospects took turns showing off their defensive skills, eliciting cheers and a gasp of disbelief or two from the crowd at Excite Ballpark Saturday night.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 26 July 2026
The Orioles promoted prospects Luis De León and Wehiwa Aloy to Triple-A and Double-A, respectively, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation.

— Jake Kauderer, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2026

Definition of promoted

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Jones has backed Amendment 4 on his Facebook page, sharing an opinion piece that argues rural voters have less of a say in the ballot initiative process currently used by the state and are negatively affected by metropolitan agendas.

— Sophie Lindberg July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Seven of the eight candidates backed by SEIU won their elections last year.

— DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026

Definition of backed

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At the time, Abarca’s wife was granted an order of protection, which Abarca was charged with violating in 2025.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
The result is the Fusion Wind Turbine, a hybrid renewable energy system designed specifically for communities where grid reliability cannot be taken for granted.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Definition of granted

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Eco effort Avant Mar recently received its Green Key certificate, and, through its membership in Leading Hotels of the World, has been awarded a leader badge for its green initiatives.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
She was also awarded the 2026 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction.

— Sophie Lindberg July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

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