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as in siege
the cutting off of an area by military means to stop the flow of people or supplies
the investment of Cuba was one of the decisive moments in the Cuban Missile Crisis
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as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
the investment of a new diocesan bishop is typically a grand and solemn occasion
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Usa Today, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
John Wagner, the Director of Idaho National Laboratory, noted that the facility is an investment in infrastructure intended to meet the needs of the nuclear industry.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
The investment bank reiterated its overweight rating for Meta.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The fourth pillar is capability investment versus technology consumption.
—Ana Paula Assis, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Usa Today, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
John Wagner, the Director of Idaho National Laboratory, noted that the facility is an investment in infrastructure intended to meet the needs of the nuclear industry.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
The investment bank reiterated its overweight rating for Meta.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The fourth pillar is capability investment versus technology consumption.
—Ana Paula Assis, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for investment
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The second part, loosely based on the siege of Chitor in 1303 by the Delhi sultan Alauddin Khalji, shifts from historical narrative into allegory.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Boise tilted the field and laid siege to the Spokane (2-1-1) net for the final 80 minutes Saturday.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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The inauguration was performed by Spain’s King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofía.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the 12 months prior to Trump’s inauguration in January 2025, 1,202 immigrants without legal status were arrested in Colorado.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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An alliance of Arab states led by Saudi Arabia had initiated a de facto blockade claiming that Qatar was funding terrorist organizations like Al Qaeda and the Islamic State — an allegation the country steadfastly denied.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Stagflation risks loom The month-long war and the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threaten to plunge the world into one of its most severe energy crises in history.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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In late November, Unrivaled chief brand officer Kirby Porter joined Jessica Stacey, senior vice president of external communications at Sephora, onstage at WWD’s inaugural The Catalysts summit, discussing the strength of beauty’s alliance with women’s sports, specifically.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Not an impulse purchase this time but a sort of yearning for initiation.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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For each Atten Hill buyer, Crescent is also covering the $210,000 initiation fee for the resort’s highest-tier club.—
Marissa Luck,
Houston Chronicle,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Investment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investment. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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