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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If a Wall Street private-equity firm, backed in part with money from public pension funds in California, Maryland and elsewhere, thinks Chicago’s meter contract is such a great investment, why shouldn’t Chicago’s own suffering pension funds benefit?

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
The suit, backed by former Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo, alleges the project would destroy 940 acres of prime agricultural land and add roughly 25,000 residents to the Natomas basin in violation of state environmental law.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of backed

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But prior to the implementation of the new law, defendants accused of such offenses were often granted release through a proportional bail amount, or even a personal recognizance bond, which meant no upfront money was required for release.

— Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
The United States granted him parole into the country earlier this week, according to a social media page maintained by his friends and supporters.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of granted

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The Biden administration previously said Ortega illegitimately awarded himself another term following Nicaragua’s disputed 2021 presidential election.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
At approximately noon today, the first medals of the Centennial Olympic Games will be awarded in women’s air rifle at Wolf Creek.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

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