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as in suffused
to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle
invested the film with his own enthusiasm for the wonders of flight
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as in gifted
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
a woman invested with the strong desire to make the world a better place
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as in enabled
to give official or legal power to
invested him with power of attorney
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as in clothed
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
a fashion designer who has invested a number of the winners of the best actress award
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as in inducted
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 besieged
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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as in wrapped
to surround or cover closely
nightfall invested the land
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Recent Examples of invested
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Sony Pictures has invested more than $50 million in AI capabilities spanning production planning, content protection, enterprise productivity, data analytics, innovation and 3D conversion.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 May 2026
In 1976, Turner invested millions on the then-questionable notion that viewers around the country would be interested in watching an independent UHF TV station from Atlanta that aired reruns and baseball games.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Since Malone’s departure from the group, Lauder has invested significantly in Jo Malone London, opening more than 4,200 points of sale across 84 markets globally.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Nationwide schools invested at least $15 billion and possibly as much as $35 billion from federal pandemic relief funds on laptops, learning software and other technology between 2020 and 2024, according to an estimate by the Edunomics Lab, an education think tank.
—Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 7 May 2026
The team invested three first-round picks in Lance with their trade-up in 2021.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
In March, Nvidia invested $4 billion in two companies — Coherent and Lumentum — that develop the lasers and components that help convert data between light and electrical signals, which are then carried through Corning's fiber-optic cables.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 6 May 2026
The woman, who invested and lost $141,000 with Goliath and now plans on postponing her retirement, said she was impressed by seeing TV news coverage of Delgado’s philanthropy.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Adjective
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
Verb
In the last seven years, California has invested $11 billion in water infrastructure, Newsom said.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Sony Pictures has invested more than $50 million in AI capabilities spanning production planning, content protection, enterprise productivity, data analytics, innovation and 3D conversion.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 May 2026
In 1976, Turner invested millions on the then-questionable notion that viewers around the country would be interested in watching an independent UHF TV station from Atlanta that aired reruns and baseball games.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Since Malone’s departure from the group, Lauder has invested significantly in Jo Malone London, opening more than 4,200 points of sale across 84 markets globally.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Nationwide schools invested at least $15 billion and possibly as much as $35 billion from federal pandemic relief funds on laptops, learning software and other technology between 2020 and 2024, according to an estimate by the Edunomics Lab, an education think tank.
—Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 7 May 2026
The team invested three first-round picks in Lance with their trade-up in 2021.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
In March, Nvidia invested $4 billion in two companies — Coherent and Lumentum — that develop the lasers and components that help convert data between light and electrical signals, which are then carried through Corning's fiber-optic cables.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 6 May 2026
The woman, who invested and lost $141,000 with Goliath and now plans on postponing her retirement, said she was impressed by seeing TV news coverage of Delgado’s philanthropy.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invested
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The look also adds a variation on the modern royal power suit moment, with other famous royals like Kate Middleton, among others, regularly styling suited looks.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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But those seemed better suited to people who wanted to win hearts and minds through stirring oratory.—
Eli Durst,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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And, come evening, the ocean’s surface is suffused with gold as the sun dips beyond the horizon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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The galleries were suffused with the tang of iron and old cum.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Lima gifted her the latter two items and assembled all three trinkets in a line to hang from the original pin.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Having gifted us this wonderful illusion of closeness, Hit Me Hard and Soft — The Tour (Live in 3D) now offers her the grace of distance.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 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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There’s a subversive edge to this otherwise blithe simulacrum of a French salon inside the Printemps department store, with its frescoes, Languedoc marble tables and banquettes clad in Le Manach toile de Tours.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The passengers can be seen clad in personal protective equipment, with some pointing their phones towards the shore where the world’s media awaits.—
Vasco Cotovio,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Sean Penn did the honors for Lyle Lovett, Matthew McConaughey inducted Willie Nelson, Cameron Crowe was on hand to usher My Morning Jacket in, and Ethan Hawke did it for John Prine.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Ronstadt, a singer and musician, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.—
Time,
Time,
6 May 2026
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The Liberty sought a repeat victory in 2025 but was besieged by injuries and ultimately lost in the playoffs to the Mercury; Jones, the 2024 WNBA Finals MVP, injured her ankle and missed numerous games, while guard/forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton suffered a knee injury.—
Yohana Desta,
Vanity Fair,
7 May 2026
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In a similar vein, the Business section featured an article on our inequitable national tax structure, which enables the wealthy to grow their wealth while most people, besieged by income taxes and rising property taxes, struggle.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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The dough is rolled and wrapped and rolled again, with gobs of butter and ghee and a final brushing of oil on the grill.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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After close to a year of being bubble-wrapped and duct-taped up, the dog and freezer remained in his kitchen.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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“Invested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invested. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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