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as in suffusing
to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle
invested the film with his own enthusiasm for the wonders of flight
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as in gifting
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
a woman invested with the strong desire to make the world a better place
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as in enabling
to give official or legal power to
invested him with power of attorney
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as in clothing
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
a fashion designer who has invested a number of the winners of the best actress award
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as in inducting
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
the beloved actor was finally invested as a knight by the queen
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as in besieging
to surround (as a fortified place) with armed forces for the purpose of capturing or preventing commerce and communication
the city was mercilessly invested for an entire year, but never fell
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as in wrapping
to surround or cover closely
nightfall invested the land
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Recent Examples of investing
By investing so heavily in the offensive line, the Steelers have made Campen one of the most important people in the entire organization.
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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Craig Hartman of Hartman Engineering said dairies have long lacked practical ways to monetize biogas without investing heavily in gas-cleaning infrastructure.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Beijing has spent years investing heavily in power generation, data center capacity and AI development as part of its goal of overtaking America in emerging technologies.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
Many retailers are also investing heavily in training, security measures and employee wellbeing programmes.
—Alliance Manchester Business School, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
No minimum to open a Fidelity Go® account, but minimum $10 balance for robo-advisor to start investing.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Matzner is famously credited with rescuing the Palm Springs International Film Festival from near collapse in 1999, investing over $12 million of his own money and transforming the event into a star-studded, must-attend stop on the Hollywood awards circuit.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
As SpaceX explains on its website, retail investors will need a brokerage account or a participating digital investing app to participate in the IPO.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The company previously increased operations in Catawba County in 2021, investing $150 million and creating 200 jobs.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Mike Defabo, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Craig Hartman of Hartman Engineering said dairies have long lacked practical ways to monetize biogas without investing heavily in gas-cleaning infrastructure.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Beijing has spent years investing heavily in power generation, data center capacity and AI development as part of its goal of overtaking America in emerging technologies.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
Many retailers are also investing heavily in training, security measures and employee wellbeing programmes.
—Alliance Manchester Business School, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
No minimum to open a Fidelity Go® account, but minimum $10 balance for robo-advisor to start investing.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Matzner is famously credited with rescuing the Palm Springs International Film Festival from near collapse in 1999, investing over $12 million of his own money and transforming the event into a star-studded, must-attend stop on the Hollywood awards circuit.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
As SpaceX explains on its website, retail investors will need a brokerage account or a participating digital investing app to participate in the IPO.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The company previously increased operations in Catawba County in 2021, investing $150 million and creating 200 jobs.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investing
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After suffusing some of this lunar simulant with helium-3, Interlune will use those samples to test its extraction methods.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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And, yes, suffusing it all is Pelicot’s interesting unreliability—to herself above all.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Harutyunyan recommends gifting high-quality honey that includes a piece of honeycomb for a unique touch.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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The experience economy has steadily reshaped gifting behaviour over the last decade, particularly among families looking to create memories rather than simply exchange possessions.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The company also sells a backlit keyboard for a Surface Pro-like setup, enabling laptop-style use.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2026
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But the Gulf, through sovereign capital, is enabling infrastructure expansion in both the East and the West.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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This is like inviting a homeless person into your home, sheltering them, feeding them, clothing them, educating them, and having that person's confidant leak that the newly comfortable person doesn't think less of you.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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As for the one who had the honor of inducting her?—
Cathy Applefeld Olson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The Minnesota Vikings are inducting former running back Adrian Peterson into the club's Ring of Honor this year, the team announced Monday.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Israel tried to take over Gaza City before in this war, besieging it and launching raids in its streets, but tens of thousands of people remained.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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And while politicians know that there are costs to besieging an independent central bank – financial markets may react negatively or inflation may flare up – short-term control of a powerful policy tool can prove irresistible.—
Ana Carolina Garriga,
The Conversation,
26 Aug. 2025
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The couple packed on the PDA, holding hands, wrapping their arms around each other, kissing, and glancing lovingly at one another.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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After wrapping cucumbers, Trimble likes to store them in a produce keeper placed in her refrigerator's crisper drawer.—
Susan Hall Mahon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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Land, a new novel by the Hamnet author Maggie O’Farrell, showcases her genius for infusing painful stories with flashes of pure bliss, Hillary Kelly writes.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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The work underscores the importance of infusing clean air into the environment, Tolaas told WWD.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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“Investing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investing. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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