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interest

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


NOUN
advantage
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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The yield on 10-year Treasurys—a critical driver of long-term interest rates for consumers and businesses—crossed 5% for the first time since 2023 this week.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

Following the recent success of the new Christopher Nolan film based on the epic poem, curators said they hoped there would be renewed interest in artists' interpretations of Homer's work.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

Japan’s central bank lifted its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, its highest level since 1995.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

On Wednesday, the US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in over three years, while the European Central Bank also increased its borrowing costs earlier this month.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

And what was this sudden interest in the ring?

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

“Nestle is committed to taking all necessary steps to protect its rights and ensure continuity of business operations in the interests of all stakeholders, particularly its employees,” the Swiss food maker said Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

Instead, “Ellison family will retain a majority of the voting interests and control of Paramount,” the FCC said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

Because she is a co-owner of the property, her financial interests and your cousin’s aren’t necessarily aligned.

From MarketWatch Sep. 17, 2026

The White House official said Dans is one of two commission members the law designates as representatives of “the interests of industry.”

From Salon Sep. 16, 2026

The probable cause showing could be based on nothing more than hearsay, innuendo, or even the paid, self-serving testimony of someone with interests clearly adverse to the property owner.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

Plaud is primarily interested in acquiring companies with strong talent that could help it develop capabilities it can’t build quickly enough on its own, rather than adding new users or products, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

"People may be interested in learning about the health benefits of different pigmented rice varieties and, based on this knowledge, choosing the type that best suits their needs," says Gowda.

From Science Daily Sep. 17, 2026

Given your situation, it appears you are less interested in Chapter 13.

From MarketWatch Sep. 16, 2026

"Canada right now seems more interested than the UK to get as close to Brussels as possible, as a non member state" says Mark Lowen, director of the European Council of Foreign Relations think tank.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

“She thought you’d be interested in interning there yourself,” Dr. Achebe continued.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

This is a guy from football royalty who has shrewdly spent his college career trying to say nothing interesting.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

The questions were more interesting than the usual questions from reporters.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

"It's an interesting photo," said Smialowski, who has covered the White House for 20 years.

From Barron's Sep. 17, 2026

It would be interesting to do a poll on the level of trust fans have in him and others to land the right man.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

Sea turtles, she thought, were a lot more interesting than clothes.

From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan




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