VESTED INTERESTS Synonyms: 5 Similar Words

vested interests

noun

plural of vested interest

as in interests

a group that benefits from a particular social, economic, or political privilege changes to the tax laws being challenged by vested interests

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On the other hand, if a teenager is struggling and isn’t involved in any activities, encourage them to explore their interests as a way of making those initial connections.

— Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
States set policy guardrails States are increasingly stepping in to set limits on HOA authority when private rules conflict with broader public interests related to renewable energy, wildlife conservation and water-saving landscaping.

— Daniel Kramer, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of interests

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So somebody with my background who’s actually worked through these problems and brought people together — like very divergent interest groups together, like the tribes, like environmental groups and loggers.

— Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 29 July 2026
School board elections in Illinois are nonpartisan, and in many blue cities, endorsements from unions and other interest groups effectively become party labels, Reckhow said.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026

Definition of interest groups

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But Hogg pointed instead to special interests and corporations that have long held sway over both dominant American political parties.

— Michel Martin, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
Porter characterized herself as a minivan driving single mom who would work to take on special interests and refuse to take corporate cash.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of special interests

Noun

Public pressure groups, and politicians such as Herman Mashaba, are calling on the government to do much, much more.

— Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
Increasingly, book bans are driven less by individuals than by politically motivated pressure groups targeting decision-makers.

— SPIN Team, SPIN, 22 June 2026

Definition of pressure groups

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