1
as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
"By the power vested in me by the state," intoned the minister, "I now pronounce that you are married"
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2
as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
vested the power to access their retirement accounts with their attorney
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3
as in to grant
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
the U.S. Constitution vests the power to declare war with Congress
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Recent Examples of vest
The remaining 80% — reportedly controlled by the Trump Organization and affiliated entities — is locked under a three-year vesting schedule.
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 6 May 2025
While inferior officers must be appointed by the president and Senate, Congress can choose to vest this appointment power elsewhere, to an agency leader, for instance.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
Authoritarian systems vest that power in one person or small cadre.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2025
And that triggered a clause in Zaslav’s employment agreement that caused the awards to vest at 200% of target.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 June 2025
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 6 May 2025
While inferior officers must be appointed by the president and Senate, Congress can choose to vest this appointment power elsewhere, to an agency leader, for instance.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
Authoritarian systems vest that power in one person or small cadre.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2025
And that triggered a clause in Zaslav’s employment agreement that caused the awards to vest at 200% of target.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vest
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From a practical standpoint, this decision enables an unprecedented situation where individuals born on U.S. territory might be considered citizens in one jurisdiction but not an adjacent one.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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That could enable more attentive owners to reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 40 percent over an average year of use.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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But once the group noticed that Ginny had already died and turned to a zombie, Maggie could not finish the job, and instead handed her knife to Negan to finish off the young girl.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
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The clip, which has been viewed 1.7 million times, received over a thousand comments from other users with their own stories of nervous uncles and the universal chaos of handing a baby to someone who hasn't quite figured out which end is which.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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The ability to drive generally grants those privileged to do so an independence to explore beyond their immediate surroundings.—
Selika Josiah Talbott,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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In April, a federal judge granted Kalshi a preliminary injunction blocking the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, and its interim director, Mary Jo Flaherty, from finding Kalshi in violation of the New Jersey Sports Wagering Act and the New Jersey Constitution.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 June 2025
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The alert also relayed that the FDA had authorized these monitors for wired functionality only.—
Christian Espinosa,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The Sacramento County of Education authorized a separate audit in 2018 that raised similar concerns about internal practices.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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Instead, use a broth, beer, or water seasoned with aromatics like onion, garlic, bay leaves, or other seasonings to enhance the flavor of the meat, not detract from it.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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Prioritize child and pet safety: Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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The jury awarded Depp $10 million in damages but also awarded $2 million to Heard.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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SpaceX that year had been awarded three missions worth $280.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Art Partner has unveiled the 2025 Earth Partner Prize—an international competition dedicated to empowering young people to take impactful action in response to the climate emergency.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 June 2025
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Building on a legacy that has raised over $2.75 million since 2005, the Bro-Am events continue to support nonprofit organizations dedicated to empowering disadvantaged youth through programs focused on fundamental needs, as well as music, art, and surfing.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2025
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Six suspects were apprehended and transferred to police, the IDF said.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
28 June 2025
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“Vest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vest. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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