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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
As SpaceX explains on its website, retail investors will need a brokerage account or a participating digital investing app to participate in the IPO.
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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
No minimum to open a Fidelity Go® account, but minimum $10 balance for robo-advisor to start investing.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 8 June 2026
If the partnership with Tri-City closes at the end of the month, as anticipated, Sharp will begin investing $100 million in the Oceanside public hospital district.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
There are no foolproof safety guarantees, but parents should prioritize investing time in some sort of hands-on driving course.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 7 June 2026
That marks a significantly worrying start for MGM and Mattel, who hoped for something close to a Barbie repeat at the box office, investing anywhere from $170 million to $200 million in Masters, according to estimates.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026
The backstory Prominent winemaker and businessman Bob Oatley bought Hamilton Island in 2003, investing $450 million to develop it into a resort destination.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Roughly 30% of Gen Z began investing while in college or early adulthood, compared to just 15% of Millennials, 9% of Gen X and 6% of Baby Boomers.
—Harry Temkin, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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
No minimum to open a Fidelity Go® account, but minimum $10 balance for robo-advisor to start investing.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 8 June 2026
If the partnership with Tri-City closes at the end of the month, as anticipated, Sharp will begin investing $100 million in the Oceanside public hospital district.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
There are no foolproof safety guarantees, but parents should prioritize investing time in some sort of hands-on driving course.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 7 June 2026
That marks a significantly worrying start for MGM and Mattel, who hoped for something close to a Barbie repeat at the box office, investing anywhere from $170 million to $200 million in Masters, according to estimates.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026
The backstory Prominent winemaker and businessman Bob Oatley bought Hamilton Island in 2003, investing $450 million to develop it into a resort destination.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Roughly 30% of Gen Z began investing while in college or early adulthood, compared to just 15% of Millennials, 9% of Gen X and 6% of Baby Boomers.
—Harry Temkin, Forbes.com, 1 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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Su noted that solid-state batteries will play a central role in enabling the next generation of flying cars by delivering both the energy density required for longer flight ranges and the safety standards needed for commercial operations.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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But many national security experts say the deal, while not perfect, succeeded in its main goals of halting Iran's march toward proliferation and enabling effective monitoring of Tehran's nuclear activities.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
6 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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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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Other inductions included Jason Isbell showing up for Lucinda Williams, Don Henley inducting Trisha Yearwood, Jimmie Vaughan paying tribute to Buddy Guy, and Chris Isaak saluting Roy Orbison.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 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
Cite this Entry
“Investing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investing. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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