investing (in)

verb

present participle of invest (in)
as in promoting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for investing (in)
  1. promoting
  2. capitalizing
  3. sponsoring
  4. granting
  5. backing
  6. contributing
  7. donating
  8. awarding
Verb
  • Rohlfing has also pledged to strengthen core county services, including public safety, infrastructure and public works, while promoting a more business-friendly environment to attract and retain employers.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Padel clubs are increasingly promoting it as more than a sport, offering spaces where people can work, eat and socialize alongside the courts.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of promoting
Verb
  • At the Big Ten office, capitalizing means reshaping the league’s inventory and creating special events that place its best programs, environments and star athletes into key television windows.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • And seeing their dad capitalizing off this situation makes my heart break for all the people that have been sending money.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
Definition of capitalizing
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  • Mercedes-Benz has been sponsoring the Masters for almost 20 years; the 140-year-old automaker came on as an inaugural sponsor of ANWA seven years ago.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of sponsoring
Verb
  • In addition to its base in New York, NYU operates degree-granting campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai and has built its identity around a global network through which students can study in multiple countries.
    — Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • At the same time, any law granting broad authority must include clear standards, due process, and accountability.
    — Eric "Doc" Stelnicki, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
Definition of granting
Verb
  • But a brand that states its conclusion boldly without backing it up may find that the same trick backfires.
    — Matthew Pittman, The Conversation, 17 July 2026
  • Simmons also had political action committee money backing her, all designated by the groups.
    — Rachel Royster July 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Definition of backing
Verb
  • The system is still expanding, but new units are contributing more of the overall growth as comparable sales moderate.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries had doubled since the beginning of 2026, Reuters reported, contributing to refinery shutdowns and reduced production of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of contributing
Verb
  • The Guardians’ Team Store is donating all of the proceeds from sales during Monday’s game to the Venezuelan Red Cross.
    — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Larson’s campaign has pointed out that funders like Mandel are donating to multiple groups that support Bronin, and that network of groups like The Bench, Majority Democrats and VoteVets share some similar consultants and donate to one another.
    — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026
Definition of donating
Verb
  • Trump was included in many different aspects, including Infantino awarding him FIFA’s inaugural Peace Prize back in December.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
  • With the bill’s signing, township officials will begin working with the various awarding agencies to execute grant agreements and access the funding when the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget allows, according to the release.
    — Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of awarding
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“Investing (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investing%20%28in%29. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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