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interest

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


NOUN
advantage
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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These are typically secured by a firm’s own balance sheet assets or by its share of fund profits, often referred to as carried interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The follow-up work included inspecting suspected areas of interest and reviewing places where sealant had already been applied.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

“We believe the strong fundamentals could go a long way to support renewed interest in the stock after shares have slipped…since the all-time highs reached in mid-May on broader rotational pressures.”

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

If you still haven’t paid, the IRS penalties are growing at a 6% annual interest rate.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Genetics had never been a big interest for him.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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