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as in enabled
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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as in handed
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 granted
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 vested
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
With a talent race on in this field, Cyera recently started a program to help retain high-performing teams by offering employees an opportunity to sell a portion of their vested shares.
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Rebecca Fannin,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Miranda Marquit,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
In their own way, they were vested in our community.
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Niki Donohue,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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Adjective
The latter believed South Carolina had the right as a state to opt out of federal laws that were not in its vested interest.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
With a talent race on in this field, Cyera recently started a program to help retain high-performing teams by offering employees an opportunity to sell a portion of their vested shares.
—
Rebecca Fannin,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Employees’ own contributions are always immediately vested.
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Miranda Marquit,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
In their own way, they were vested in our community.
—
Niki Donohue,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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And even when the original clips of viral moments are authentic, they’re increasingly used as a launching point for embellished narratives and AI content – to capture an invested audience.
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Guo was convicted of nine of 12 criminal charges during a seven-week trial that prosecutors said showcased his deception of thousands of investors in bogus deals that enabled Guo’s lavish lifestyle.
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This enabled attendees to not only take in the education in greater detail, but also to share with other stylists and colorists at their salons.
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Claus trudged to the monitor, watched the foul on an agonizing loop and promptly handed Balogun a red card.
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Channel 4 has unveiled its commissioning structure for the post-Ian Katz era, with Louisa Compton and Kiran Nataraja handed big promotions.
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Parent-child relationships are often taken for granted as the child grows into adulthood and both sides have to readjust to different expectations.
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This stay lasts until the case is closed, the case is dismissed, or a discharge is granted if the debtor is an individual.
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The rest of the slideshow included four (clothed) mirror selfies and a close-up shot of a butter yellow sink.
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That is, until one of the semi-clothed workmen and his thick muscles catch her eye.
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When individuals are empowered to declare their own career trajectories, input their own names into succession planning systems, and voice their professional needs, systemic bias plummets.
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Projecting its own victory, the Iranian regime empowered a hardline leadership, fired missiles and drones at its neighbors, rejected temporary ceasefires, and doubled down on its right to a nuclear program.
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His request for a release from the club was denied, and he was instead transferred to a different club in the same city.
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Records seized during a May 1 search warrant showed that at least 918 dogs were transferred or surrendered to Miranda’s Rescue between January 2025 and April 2026.
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The King, 77, conferred his youngest brother with the title created for their late father, Prince Philip, on his 59th birthday.
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The umpires conferred and spoke with Venable, who seemed puzzled by the inquisition.
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“Vested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vested. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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