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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3
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
That power is vested in prosecutors as executive branch officials.
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Michael Rothfeld, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2025
If the employee is terminated without cause, does some portion of the equity grant get accelerated vesting?
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Scalia argued that the Constitution vested all the power of the executive branch in the president, who has the ultimate power to decide who works there.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
An injury to any of the Yankees' top five starters makes Stroman's contract option more likely to vest.
—Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Michael Rothfeld, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2025
If the employee is terminated without cause, does some portion of the equity grant get accelerated vesting?
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Scalia argued that the Constitution vested all the power of the executive branch in the president, who has the ultimate power to decide who works there.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
An injury to any of the Yankees' top five starters makes Stroman's contract option more likely to vest.
—Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vest
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In April 2022, prosecutors say Santos falsely reported a $500,000 personal loan to his campaign, enabling him to boast an $800,000 Q1 fundraising haul.—
Jason Volack,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2025
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The extreme sacrifice that drives the exploding ants spotlights nature’s ability to enable survival at all costs.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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So as Lululemon and Alo continue to make inroads among female consumers, the other brands are not handing the business over without a fight.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Who stands where, who is responsible for what, who hands what to whom — there’s a coordination and choreography in doctors and nurses trying to save lives.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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Schools were supposed to spend the last of the relief by January but many sought, and were granted, more time.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The judge had earlier granted a temporary restraining order that prevented Sony from taking over distribution.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Around 170 workers were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations, according to two federal health officials who were not authorized to speak publicly.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
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This bill authorizes the National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) to appoint legal counsel as a direct report within the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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With few options left, Adam begins considering and concocting ways to enact vengeance, but Basem, having been down that rageful path, advises him otherwise.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The department did not say how much money is left of the total $189 billion approved.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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According to federal spending records, HUD had only awarded Project Solutions roughly $29 million so far.—
Soo Rin Kim,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2025
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In 2021, he was awarded the Football Writers' Association Student Football Writer of the Year.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Be Specific and Objective Feedback is a pivotal tool in empowering growth.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Employees with a knack for technology or analytical skills can be trained and empowered to take on more technical roles.—
Brad Smith,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trusting her advice, the man agreed to a partial payment and transferred $200 through Zelle, the report said.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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On March 28, the agency notified its remaining employees that they would be terminated either on July 1, when all remaining USAID functions are set to be merged with State, or before Sept. 2, when the agency’s operations will have been substantially wound down or transferred to State.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Vest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vest. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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