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

If all these additional investments pan out, only 10% of the world’s oil will need to travel through the Strait of Hormuz, down from 20% before the war. — Katie Silver, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Taylor Farms has expanded its infrastructure through a string of acquisitions and investments, including its purchases of Earthbound Farm in 2019 and agricultural robotics company Farmwise in 2025. — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Businesses considering major investments pay close attention to regulatory risk. — Robin Rossenfeld, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026

Although there are still some things the hotel has to figure out in adapting the Awasi model to their longstanding offerings, investments in the new wellness area, as well as new boats equipped with freshwater showers, enhance the luxury factor. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

But uncertainty persists about the future cash flows from investments in such fast-moving technologies. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Because the investments were so productive, debt rose little relative to GDP. — Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026

Stuart Evey, who oversaw who oversaw Getty Oil’s investments outside its core oil business, persuaded the company's board to invest $10 million for an 85% stake. — Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The fund will also be looking at investments in media and entertainment, IP, fintech and commercial real estate. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026