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
As shares continue to vest ahead of close, the value of the gross up will decline, and WBD said that if the deal closes early next year the gross up would be zero.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
That bill would have given cities the option to keep hiring and firing authority vested with their library boards or transfer it to their city councils.
—Rose Evans
updated March 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
Political systems All six Gulf Arab states are hereditary monarchies in which executive authority is vested in ruling families.
—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
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
That bill would have given cities the option to keep hiring and firing authority vested with their library boards or transfer it to their city councils.
—Rose Evans
updated March 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
Political systems All six Gulf Arab states are hereditary monarchies in which executive authority is vested in ruling families.
—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
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In March, Nvidia talked up forthcoming silicon that can enable models to rapidly respond to users' questions, thanks to technology obtained in its $20 billion deal with chip startup Groq.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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The mill’s Bio Indigo technologies enable approximately 40 percent lower water consumption and 50 percent lower heat usage, while maintaining the depth and richness expected from classic indigo.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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In the final days of the war, the Nazis sought to destroy the party’s vast collection of membership cards but they were saved at the last minute and later handed to the Americans.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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Brendan Fitzgerald has left his role as CEO of Secuoya Studios, which is at the same time handing complete independence to its Latin American arm.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
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Iran has granted its commanders greater autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some groups to carry out operations without Tehran’s approval, a shift driven by the pressures of the war, three militia members and two other officials told The Associated Press.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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While not exactly a feminist screed, the script grants nary a free pass to the glut of hackneyed gender conventions in the golden-age canon without at least cracking a joke.—
Naveen Kumar,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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The victory was significant enough that the mayor authorized Ellman to present the show's host with a key to the city of Thornton.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Illinois moves come as Indiana lawmakers earlier this year authorized the building of a new stadium in Hammond to try to attract the Bears to play their home games across the border.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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That could leave the nomination in limbo and Powell still in charge.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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Evans wound up taking less money to leave Tampa Bay and sign with the 49ers.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Critics’ Week jury will award the Ami Paris Grand Prize for best feature, the Louis Roederer Foundation Rising Star Award for best actor or actress, and the Sony Discovery Prize for best short film.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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The city of Reggio Emilia was awarded the Gold Medal for Military Valor in 1950 for having a crucial role in the Italian resistance against the Nazis during World War II.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
22 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 23 Apr. 2026.
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