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
  • Trump most frequently mentions grass while promoting his Washington beautification efforts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • For most of the time, Barakos said her home — which is covered in bumper stickers promoting her political views — felt like an island in a neighborhood historically dominated by White working class and relatively conservative residents.
    — Tim Craig, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of promoting
Verb
  • Wolff completed the hat trick in the 69th minute, capitalizing in the area to cap Sacramento’s five-goal outburst.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • As the cinematic universe grew, the next step saw breakout Oscar winners like Brie Larson and Mahershala Ali capitalizing off the momentum of Academy Award wins by accepting the roles of Captain Marvel and Blade, respectively.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 31 July 2026
Definition of capitalizing
Verb
  • 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
  • Fulton County leaders are urging local boards that recruit businesses to stop granting tax breaks and other incentives for data centers, which continue to garner controversy across metro Atlanta.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • For decades, luxury hotel companies such as Four Seasons and The Ritz-Carlton have sold apartments within their hotels, granting wealthy homeowners access to amenities such as housekeeping, concierge services, fine-dining restaurants, and spas.
    — Zahra Tayeb, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of granting
Verb
  • The race has been one of the most expensive Minnesota has seen, with millions of dollars backing both candidates, but disproportionately falling in Craig’s favor.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Republicans and the Wall Street Journal face criticism for backing the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which expands White House tariff authority.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of backing
Verb
  • The suit reportedly claims that several key components of hospital protocol were ignored or improperly followed, directly contributing to Carradine’s death.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The National Institutes of Health could lead a one-year research effort, with the FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention contributing regulatory and safety-surveillance expertise.
    — Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of contributing
Verb
  • Dress For Success Give old work clothes a new purpose by donating them to Dress for Success, a national non-profit with 130 locations in 15 countries.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The Aurora Public Schools Foundation says community members can support the Educator Emporium by donating new school supplies or making financial contributions to help keep shelves stocked throughout the year.
    — Tori Mason, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of donating
Verb
  • Senior editor Nashia Baker is also a fan, awarding them the top spot in our best bath towels roundup.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Department of Health and Human Services, which is the agency awarding the contract, did not respond either.
    — Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 5 Aug. 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 11 Aug. 2026.

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