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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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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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
Normally, the value of the grant is taxed at the time of vesting.
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Bruce Brumberg, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Olsen vests Christina with the winsome energy of a hummingbird—vibrating with all her might is what holds her together.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 6 Sep. 2024
Pressly’s 45th appearance of the season on Aug. 2 vested a $14 million club option for the 2025 season, but the option is null if Pressly finishes the season on the injured list.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 17 Aug. 2024
This must work hand-in-hand with a clear definition of the authorities vested in each member of the respective teams.
—Chris Kille, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Bruce Brumberg, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Olsen vests Christina with the winsome energy of a hummingbird—vibrating with all her might is what holds her together.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 6 Sep. 2024
Pressly’s 45th appearance of the season on Aug. 2 vested a $14 million club option for the 2025 season, but the option is null if Pressly finishes the season on the injured list.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 17 Aug. 2024
This must work hand-in-hand with a clear definition of the authorities vested in each member of the respective teams.
—Chris Kille, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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This belief enabled aggrieved men to see themselves as a class and a constituency for the first time.Theresa Iker / Made by History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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The discovery was enabled by a citizen science website called Happywhale.com that allows professional biologists and casual whale watchers alike to upload photographs of a whale’s tale, also known as its fluke.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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In the ’90s, Hollywood might have handed him its checkbook.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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And the jury agreed, handing her a 7-1-0 win, with only Kyle voting otherwise, for Sam.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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The decision, although expected, was notable: This year is the first since 2016 without any state granting clemency to an individual sentenced to death, according to the nonprofit Death Penalty Information Center.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Netanyahu gave one of them, Bezalel Smotrich, the head of the Religious Zionist Party, control over most aspects of settlement, including granting legal status to outposts established in defiance of Israeli law.Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Getting to Bhutan Two airlines — Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines — serve Bhutan, and only a select few pilots are authorized to fly into Paro International Airport, because navigating the (breathtaking) mountain peaks and valleys is so challenging.Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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Trump also would ultimately be in charge of the federal ethics office after inauguration and would be responsible for pursuing or authorizing any disciplinary or corrective action among his cabinet members.Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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This technique gives patients results that look natural, offers a speedier recovery, and leaves fewer scars.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Bruce found his bloody arrow, then left the area and walked to a barn to wait for his dad before tracking the deer.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Heisman Trophy The Heisman Trophy, first awarded in 1935, is one of the most prestigious honors in American sports, recognizing the most outstanding player in college football.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The organization, dedicated to the eradication of chemical weapons worldwide, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013 for its efforts.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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These tasks are specific, actionable, and designed to be motivating, empowering patients to take control of their well-being.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The opening of formal proceedings Tuesday empowers the Commission to take further enforcement steps and to accept commitments made by TikTok.Reuters, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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But before investigators arrived, the task force transferred all remaining detainees to an island north of Buenos Aires, destroyed the internal staircase and the elevator, and made other structural alterations.Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Hike down a canyon to get to your room (your luggage is transferred on a pulley system), converse with locals under the stars, dine on traditional dishes, and watch the sunset over the rugged mountains.Mo Noubani, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Vest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vest. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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