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interest

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


NOUN
advantage
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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Chelsea are also believed to have a major interest in the teenager.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

Offers have been made so far by Indian steelmaker Jindal Steel and US investment fund Flacks Group, while a consortium of Italian companies have submitted an expression of interest.

From Barron's Sep. 17, 2026

Depending on the state law, this could result in a claim against his ownership interest in the property.

From MarketWatch Sep. 17, 2026

The Fed raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, sending stocks tumbling after the third meeting for Kevin Warsh.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

Soon Kate and Henry had a change of heart about the media’s interest in their son.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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 President appreciates all he is doing to advance American interests in the Arctic.”

From Salon Sep. 16, 2026

"Not just because we share values and history but because we share common interests, we share a strategic vision," he told AFP.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

The two teamed up again the same year to play love interests once more in “The Last Word.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

He’s my guidance counselor, and I don’t really like him, even though he smiles a lot, has a soft voice, and is always talking about looking out for my best interests.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

After experiencing public transit in Europe, Aggrey is especially interested in improving systems in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 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

Scientists are increasingly interested in ways to reduce methane in the atmosphere because the gas is a major contributor to global warming and disappears much faster than carbon dioxide.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

She also noted that as the diamond sector softens, shoppers have become more interested in colored gems.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

Jonah figured she was adding up all the possibilities: seventh grader acting interested plus a chance to tick off older brother plus a chance to show off.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

If someone can think of a way that a U.S. debt or inflation crisis would somehow leave the stock market unaffected, it would be very interesting to hear it.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

But DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Bomb Squad, they all made really interesting music that I wanted to hear more than anything.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

The WSJ Leadership Institute’s Jennifer Williams writes today about the company and its interesting pricing strategy:

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

Mr. Grayson’s hands, with long fingers and interesting rings.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold




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