investments

plural of investment
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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

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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

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Recent Examples of investments Immediate humanitarian funding and long-term investments in development and recovery are equally critical. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 While much of Djokovic’s portfolio reflects his globe-trotting career, his investments in Serbia underscore his connection to his homeland. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 July 2026 Its investments have let Edward Jones experiment with innovative tools in areas like estate planning, while offering those startups access to its vast network of advisers and clients. Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 10 July 2026 However, questions are growing about the returns on these massive investments, sparking worries that hyperscalers could eventually be forced into a spending slowdown. Reuters, NBC news, 10 July 2026 However, when viewed through the lens of enterprise value, these investments begin to look very different. Anthony Mastro, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The bill restricts adversarial foreign nations from maintaining significant investments in agricultural land and property near military bases, among other provisions. Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026 Our investments in basic research and universities made this country the preeminent scientific and economic power in the world. Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026 Lower rates also tend to push upward on prices for stocks and other investments. Elaine Kurtenbach, Fortune, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investments
Noun
  • Which is why many Americans have begun to tire of the sieges in their communities.
    Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
  • As in traditional sieges, the focus is on the vulnerable flow of supplies rather than a defended position.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • National Guard units from other states are frequently sent to Washington for major events such as presidential inaugurations.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • The main festivities have been deemed a National Special Security Event, a designation used for massive events like Super Bowls and presidential inaugurations.
    Maria Sullivan, CBS News, 30 June 2026
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  • Once the blockades end, a rebound in demand combined with excess liquidity is expected to drive inflation higher.
    Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
  • Export blockades caused by the Iran war have raised demand for the refinery’s fuels in African countries such as Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana.
    Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 26 June 2026
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  • Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Noun
  • Ice cream flavors are being offered in tribute to past installments of the series.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 July 2026
  • All previous installments of AHS are streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
    Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026
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  • The company says this improves safety for residential installations while providing a competitive alternative to today’s lithium-ion systems.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
  • The park also includes a boat launch, picnic tables, charcoal grills, a sand volleyball court, cricket and football fields, a playground, fishing access, art installations and bike racks.
    Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026
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  • Cerebras Systems – The artificial intelligence chipmaker saw shares rocket 20% after a slate of bullish initiations from Wall Street firms.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 8 June 2026
  • But some like the Kimbell’s have eyes and other piercings cut into them and used likely as part of initiations or the end of a ritual.
    James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • John the Baptist led his ministry and baptisms, including Jesus’, in the Valley.
    Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
  • While the pool is there for baptisms, Ingram said the group isn’t opposed to people using it for relief from the hot temperatures.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026

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“Investments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investments. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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