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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
Sarah Jeong, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2026
The city also has a vested interest in keeping encampments away from its waterways, as they are estimated to be the source of 90% of their pollution.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The Constitution seems to contemplate that there is something called the executive power and another called the judicial power, and that they are vested in particular institutions.
—Cass Sunstein, Big Think, 5 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Tech is never neutral; it is owned, created, and maintained by people with specific points of view, priorities, and vested political interests.
—Sarah Jeong, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2026
The city also has a vested interest in keeping encampments away from its waterways, as they are estimated to be the source of 90% of their pollution.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Or should that power be vested in the hands of the government?
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The Constitution seems to contemplate that there is something called the executive power and another called the judicial power, and that they are vested in particular institutions.
—Cass Sunstein, Big Think, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vested
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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.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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The suspension control software from their high-performance cars has enabled Ferrari to develop an algorithm to keep the boat stable, Ribigini adds, which will be vital at all times, but particularly in rough seas and strong winds.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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There are great finishing touches including linens by Bellino, Byredo bath amenities, Apple TVs, refrigerators, and Bluetooth-enabled turntables with a few records for chasing those perfect seaside vibes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Patrick, who framed it as a moral choice, handed the decision to Mira.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Courage defender Felicitas Rauch was handed a straight red card in second half stoppage time for violent conduct on Haley Hopkins.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Spirit was a pioneer among ultra-low-cost carriers, keeping its fares down by stripping away amenities that travelers had previously taken for granted.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
2 May 2026
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When all is said and done — and if approval is granted — Cox said the data center will resemble an office park more than anything else.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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The rest of the slideshow included four (clothed) mirror selfies and a close-up shot of a butter yellow sink.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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That is, until one of the semi-clothed workmen and his thick muscles catch her eye.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
4 Dec. 2025
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The office must be sufficiently funded and empowered to ensure that billions of tax dollars are protected and spent effectively.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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When consumers know which companies pay claims fairly and which do not, they are empowered to make informed choices.—
Patrick Wolff,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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As Gage was warming up, Stammen and his coaches conferred.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Passing does not make someone an ordained rabbi; ordination is conferred through private rabbis and schools, and most Orthodox communities do not recognize female rabbis.—
Michal Raucher,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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The person who confirmed the FBI’s search was not authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation by name and spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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In Tennessee, the American Land Title Association reports, a bill has been introduced that would require property deeds to be prepared by a licensed attorney, a licensed title insurance agent, the property owner or someone legally authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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“Vested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vested. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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