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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
Being on camera shows that you’re fully vested in the meeting, are contributing and are literally present.
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Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Zaslav is in line to receive hundreds of millions of dollars if the deal closes, thanks to his stock holding and options that haven’t vested yet.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 5 Dec. 2025
The Constitution vests the executive with the power—and indeed the solemn duty—to repel threats, protect commerce, and secure the nation against those who would do it harm.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
The stock options and units generally vest one-quarter per year on the anniversary of the date of the grant.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 2 Dec. 2025
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Fewer parts and smaller boosters could reduce costs and enable large-scale production.—
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She’s particularly drawn to bags like this for the trolley sleeve, which securely attaches to a suitcase and enables hands-free travel.—
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The Hollywood Foreign Press Association also spoke in favor of Glen Powell, when the voting body of the Golden Globes handed him a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series.—
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A little more than an hour after the game ended, an equipment staff member handed Goedert’s jersey, complete with grass stains on the eagle shoulder patch, to The Realest.—
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Jacob LaGrone, 31, who faced life in prison, was granted deferred adjudication and placed on probation for seven years.—
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In October 2022, Delvey was granted a $10,000 bail bond and released from jail, but was required to remain in 24-hour home confinement with electronic monitoring and no access to social media until 2024, when she was allowed to move into the home of her friend Kelly Cutrone.—
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The central legal question was whether the board of governors or the club’s voting members holds the ultimate power to authorize major capital projects and debt.—
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During the Cold War, administrations authorized CIA operations against hostile regimes engaged in subversion and criminal conduct.—
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The departure of Stockton and Warren leaves head coach Spencer Danielson with the task of replacing two secondary coaches.—
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Members of the Minneapolis City Council, in a joint statement, demanded that ICE leave the city following the shooting.—
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Or if a you’re awarded a German prize that is swiftly withdrawn.—
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In May 2024, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the university and spoke at the school’s spring commencement ceremony that same year.—
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This has empowered the external opposition, growing out of Iran’s large diaspora and pulling figures such as Pahlavi out of relative obscurity.—
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This vibe continues to be brought to you courtesy of your co-ruling planet, rebellious Uranus, moving into your fifth house of self-expression on April 25, empowering you to lean fully into your penchant for unconventionality and incorporating the element of surprise in your personal style.—
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Officers in certain other units, such as foot patrol and community resource officers, had been transferred to nightly patrol shifts.—
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Windward maritime intelligence analyst Michelle Wiese Bockmann claimed the Marinera’s ownership had just been transferred to Burevestmarin LLC, a Russian company.—
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“Vest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vest. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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