1
as in enabling
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 handing
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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3
as in granting
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 vesting
Woods’ 2024 compensation package included salary, bonuses, incentives and supplemental executive retirement plan vesting amounts, the federal records show.
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Chase Jordan
november 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Nov. 2025
Are there other benefits – like pensions, Social Security claiming age or vesting milestones – that might be affected by her departure date?
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2025
In a 3-2 vote on Tuesday, the Antioch City Council gave the OK to the vesting tentative subdivision map and design review for the Wildflower Station Townhomes 2 project.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
At the same time, the plan prudently addresses retention of Tesla’s visionary leader through vesting periods of up to 10 years after the grant date.
—Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
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Chase Jordan
november 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Nov. 2025
Are there other benefits – like pensions, Social Security claiming age or vesting milestones – that might be affected by her departure date?
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2025
In a 3-2 vote on Tuesday, the Antioch City Council gave the OK to the vesting tentative subdivision map and design review for the Wildflower Station Townhomes 2 project.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
At the same time, the plan prudently addresses retention of Tesla’s visionary leader through vesting periods of up to 10 years after the grant date.
—Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vesting
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The closed bipolar cell allowed simultaneous oxidation at one end and reduction at the other, enabling wireless actuation.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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Shoppers can also buy the actual Velvetiser for about $150, with packets of shredded chocolate for sale as well, enabling them to bring the Hotel Chocolat experience home.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Almost fifty years ahead of the battles of World War II, the Marquis de Morès had faced death in order to avoid handing Africa over to the British and the Jews.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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In one clip, Brian prepares his father and son to set out on their college road trip, handing his dad a backpack with his son’s asthma and allergy medications inside.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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About 800 entities have task force pacts, granting the most expansive authority.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Different strategies Parents are typically asked to sign paperwork at enrollment granting consent for the schools to give their kids laptops.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
16 Feb. 2026
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According to officials, Gray provided kickbacks in return for referrals of DNA samples and executed test orders authorizing the procedures.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The other is a decree authorizing prison terms for journalists convicted of criminal defamation.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Before leaving, secure your home by locking it.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The rain started early in the morning and continued well into the night, soaking busy freeways in the midst of rush hour traffic and leaving some businesses and homes flooded.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Mount Etna’s dark mass looms over Zash and the surrounding area, conferring special energy and fertile soil where olive groves, fruit trees, and more exotic cacti and banana trees vie for space.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Sitting with Cucinelli is like conferring with a living history book.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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Talking about death can be educational, empowering and inspiring.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The company has built the protocols and personnel empowering owners to maintain standards, preserve privacy, and realize efficiency without altering the identity of the home.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Iowa could get rid of townships as a unit of government and eliminate their boards of trustees, transferring their local authority to their respective counties.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
20 Feb. 2026
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Staff cleans up the sand that blows throughout the season to prevent winds from transferring it onto Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Vesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vesting. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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