Synonyms of investments

investments

noun

plural of investment

1

as in sieges

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sieges
• blockades
• leaguers
• insulations
• segregations
• beleaguerments
• isolations
• sequestrations
• containments
• seclusions
• encirclements
• quarantines
• encompassments
• counterblockades
• confinements
• internments
• incarcerations

2

as in inaugurations

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inaugurations
• inaugurals
• installments
• installations
• initiations
• baptisms
• investitures
• inductions
• enrollments
• promotions
• enlistments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discharges
• removals

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of investments

That range allows the company to balance predictable income with investments requiring more active repositioning, restructuring, or development. — Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

That means any reduction in financial transparency has direct implications on how the investments of the funds are monitored. — Tzachi Zach, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026

Higher yields, meanwhile, tend to undercut prices for stocks and other investments. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

That was driven partly by the May 2025 acquisition of Discover but also by higher legacy Capital One direct marketing and media spending, and investments in premium benefits. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Because the materials used in synthetic fibers are derived from petroleum, those investments helped lay the groundwork for Sunkyong’s later expansion into oil refining. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026

Macy’s investments and restructuring efforts reflect the increasing role that AI has been playing in the logistics industry, which is expected to further enhance efficiency and help companies survive headwinds. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Rather than relying on static plans, foresight enables continuous learning, adaptation and smarter investments in impact. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

These investments include the industry’s latest advancements in screens, projection, and sound; modern seating; and enhanced concession, dining, and gathering spaces – the kinds of improvements that keep audiences coming back. — Paul Gunsky, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026