invests

Definition of investsnext
present tense third-person singular of invest
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as in inaugurates
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies the beloved actor was finally invested as a knight by the queen

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as in besieges
to surround (as a fortified place) with armed forces for the purpose of capturing or preventing commerce and communication the city was mercilessly invested for an entire year, but never fell

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Recent Examples of invests Amazon invests up to $25 billion into Anthropic. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026 Fasanara, which mostly invests on behalf of pension funds, insurance companies, banks and other large institutional players, isn’t trying to write checks to blue-chip sports assets. Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 16 Apr. 2026 BlackRock invests on behalf of institutional clients such as pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, governments, and foundations. Bydebbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026 Given that Hathaway plays Mary not as an entitled diva but a tremulous mess, at risk of being consumed by her public image, the drama invests heavily in the possession and exorcism aspects. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026 But Zanoni said water rates may eventually double as the city invests roughly $1 billion on infrastructure — costs that some argue will disproportionately benefit industry and make life for residents more expensive. ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026 Though Connecticut invests heavily in its men's basketball program, as well, Huskies coach Dan Hurley has a different philosophy for building a roster. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026 In practice, this means that Tomlinson invests a lot of work into transitions and the framing of each chunk of jokes. Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026 Donovan is known for his approach as a player-first coach who invests deeply in the development of individuals on and off the court. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
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    Anais Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
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    Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
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  • Jinn endows Jung with hidden dimensions of pain and regret.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The Constitution endows Congress with the authority to do just that, if only the body could be motivated to act.
    Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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    Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
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    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
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  • Welcome to the wild world of casting non-professional actors, a practice that is in the spotlight this year as the Academy inaugurates the casting Oscar.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi, on Monday.
    Jared Perlo, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
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  • Create a sense of privacy in a home that is exposed to the street with a high privacy wall that wraps from the front to the sides and back of your property.
    Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The exterior zipper stylishly wraps around the sides, opening wide for easy access to your phone and everyday essentials.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
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  • If Lewis infuses a magnetic grit, Amber Gray's off-kilter take on Riff Raff only deepens the intrigue.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Multifaceted design talent Alex Proba’s colorful, energetic work infuses every environment with joy.
    Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026
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  • Comfort spreads as the fertile Moon blesses your home zone and sextiles therapeutic Chiron in your 6th House of Sustainability.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Even though Saturn will test this relationship or agreement over the coming years, Venus’ trine to Jupiter on February 22 blesses the professional endeavors that are beginning around this time.
    Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
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  • This approach not only empowers individuals but also strengthens team dynamics by promoting diverse perspectives and solutions.
    Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Financial literacy is a fundamental life skill that empowers new graduates to build a secure, stable lifestyle free from unnecessary financial stress.
    Lori Smith, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026

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“Invests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invests. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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