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interest

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


NOUN
advantage
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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Two weeks ago, Walter announced an agreement to sell controlling interest in the Lakers at a $12.5-billion valuation, the cash from which could help repay loans under scrutiny.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

“You shouldn’t have to do this if what you’re planning is righteous and in the best interest of people.”

From Salon Aug. 25, 2026

That trend could continue if the Federal Reserve raises interest rates later this year and in 2027.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

Their economists expect its central bank, the Bank of Canada, to keep interest rates at 2.25% well into 2027 and possibly into 2028.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

He watched their feet, and he listened to their voices with interest.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

He urged everyone to list specific interests that showed personality.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

An executor has a fiduciary duty to act in your best interests and must account for the estate’s assets, cash flow, expenses, sales, tax documents and other matters.

From MarketWatch Aug. 24, 2026

Like a neighborhood bar or a bowling alley, the internet was a place you could reliably go to have fun and occasionally learn something from semi-strangers who shared your interests.

From Salon Aug. 23, 2026

Botha says autistic people are united by key features: sensory sensitivity, a need for predictability, intense interests and struggles with communication.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

“My interests were almost entirely intellectual, and I wasn’t any kind of athlete.”

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

Before many learned Walter might be interested in selling the team quickly, Kushner and Iger, already pining for an NBA franchise, jumped at the opportunity.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

One possibility the team is especially interested in is using the technology aboard satellites, where minimizing size, weight and power consumption is particularly important.

From Science Daily Aug. 24, 2026

"And the second point is, my credibility is much, much higher if I'm not interested in the position."

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

They remain interested in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez but it remains to be seen whether a deal can be struck.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

Lloyd was interested in spite of himself as Charlie strolled into the crick, following a line.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

"It has been an interesting ride, that's for sure, everything we've gone through, and the tough moments we've had. It's made us stronger," said DeChambeau.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

More interesting still is how the musical conversation turns dialectical, as Ms. Celenza describes in fine detail, with Ellington’s own version of “Rhapsody in Blue,” a jazz re-edit of the jazz-influenced Gershwin.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

And here’s where things get interesting: Bessent’s Treasury Department wants lower yields, but Fed Chairman Warsh thinks markets should help guide policy.

From MarketWatch Aug. 23, 2026

Much like the “Bad Moms” movies, “Spa Weekend” isn’t insightful, isn’t interesting and isn’t funny.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

“Hard not to. A lot of interesting history here.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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