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interest

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


NOUN
advantage
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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Also, the proposition does not spell out the terms or interest rates on the loans, which would be worked out if the measure is approved.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

But Lapper describes a crisis of "expectations" where people are now better off but don't feel it because prices have risen and household debt and interest rates are high.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

That means interest rates on these loans could be higher than borrowers might like or be able to afford.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

In New Zealand, the central bank is expected to raise interest rates by another 25 basis points to 3.0% on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

I asked, deciding that keeping things light was probably in my best interest.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

Those representing Kroenke’s interests say Inglewood should honor its commitment and provide the reimbursements it long promised.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

And these days, a concert isn’t one of the only ways you’re going to meet people who share similar interests as you.

From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026

Built in 2001, the single-story mansion sits behind a gated entrance and was designed to offer Foreman and his family both privacy and ample room to accommodate their interests.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026

Many other maths teachers across Northern Ireland also felt that "this policy change is not in our pupils best interests", she added.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

“But you two are so grown up now. You have your own friends and interests and busy schedules. I’m not in the same kind of hands-on-at-every-moment parenting stage Brie’s in.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

Hertzberg, for his part, refused to name any organization or person who may be interested in buying the bonds that would fund this program.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

Former Chelsea boss Conte and ex-Germany manager Naglesmann, who are also out of work, are also interested.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

“I’m never considering myself an equal to Toni Morrison. I’m not interested in coming up to her shadow or coming out of her influence,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

When I started looking for people to chat with for this piece, I expected to find only a handful interested.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

“Oh! I didn’t know you were interested in studying science in college,” I say.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

I would describe it as a situation rather than a messy love triangle — only because one interesting thing about the show is that these people are not 23.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

"You could argue we are in a more interesting time because for basically 15 years it was Messi v Ronaldo and it certainly feels more open. It is a different play now," adds Kirkham.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

"This is maybe the most interesting part of our study," said Dr. Federico Morelli from the University of Turin, a co-author of the study.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

“But what’s interesting, though, is parents are spending more per child than they ever have.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

“What an interesting bird-related fact; you must add it to the guidebook when we get home,” Penelope said with false cheer.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood


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