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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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
Political systems All six Gulf Arab states are hereditary monarchies in which executive authority is vested in ruling families.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Mar. 2026
In this contract, a $40 million guarantee for 2028 would vest if Kelce is still on the roster on June 8, 2027.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
The city’s statute disallows for the mayor to be directly involved in public schools, instead vesting that power to a nine-member Board of Education.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
This would allow vesting over a much shorter period of time, supporting teachers who may be starting later in their career and want to retire sooner.
—Mark Batinick, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Mar. 2026
In this contract, a $40 million guarantee for 2028 would vest if Kelce is still on the roster on June 8, 2027.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
The city’s statute disallows for the mayor to be directly involved in public schools, instead vesting that power to a nine-member Board of Education.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
This would allow vesting over a much shorter period of time, supporting teachers who may be starting later in their career and want to retire sooner.
—Mark Batinick, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, in February, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued new clinical guidelines enabling earlier diagnosis of endometriosis without surgery, a step toward addressing the delays Waters described.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Unlike conventional industrial automation, the system requires no custom tooling and supports mixed-model production, enabling faster changeovers and significantly reducing downtime.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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Under Missouri’s stadium plan, the state cannot simply hand the Royals a blank check to build a stadium.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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The two were greeted with kisses on the cheek by Pakistani political and military officials before being handed bouquets of flowers.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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Gable was granted three weeks of maternity leave, followed by three weeks of remote work, but was then instructed to return to working in close proximity to Dantzer.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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If the company can apply for conditional approval again, and if the US will grant continued relief, isn't known.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Two Pakistani officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss the matter with the media, said that the first talks were part of an ongoing diplomatic process rather than a one-off effort.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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In an interview with the Herald late Saturday after the incident, Joseph said his office had not authorized the party inside the Citadelle that eventually dissolved into a deadly stampede when the crowd could not safely exit.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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While many leave college intending to return, few ultimately do.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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United States Central Command later said the measures would apply only to ships entering or leaving Iranian ports and coastal zones.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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New Zealand was awarded a penalty in first half stoppage time after Maya Hahn was brought down in the box but the decision was overturned after the officials considered replays for more than five minutes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The cuts are required because of recent employee pay raises, including 23% hikes over three years awarded to most workers in 2023, and relatively sluggish growth in city revenue.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Over time, the film has become an enduring favorite, resonating with audiences across generations thanks to its humor, heart and empowering message.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Developed by Thales, the system can empower navies to act fast, secure critical infrastructure, and dominate expeditionary and amphibious operations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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If no owner comes forward, Ingram said the zebra will likely be transferred to a nearby exotic animal sanctuary.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Vest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vest. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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