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interest

[in-ter-ist, -trist] / ˈɪn tər ɪst, -trɪst /


NOUN
advantage
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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The Bank had been widely expected to cut interest rates twice in 2026, with the first drop predicted to come in March or April.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

That’s about three to four times the short interest for an average stock in the Russell 1000.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Wander has seen increased interest in Southeastern beaches this year, with travelers booking more vacation rentals on the coasts of Florida and South Carolina for the summer, Entwistle said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Coming into the conflict, the ECB’s interest rate was at the level economists believe is neutral for the economy—neither constraining nor stimulating growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Sam took the little package and looked at it with interest.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry




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