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interest

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


NOUN
advantage
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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Coming into the conflict, the ECB’s interest rate was at the level economists believe is neutral for the economy—neither constraining nor stimulating growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% three times, keeping them at the lowest level since February 2023.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

External and domestic pressures on Indonesia's economy were "manageable", the country's deputy finance minister said Thursday, despite a rout of the rupiah that has forced the central bank to hike interest rates.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Half of the U.S. population can get to Myrtle Beach within a 12-hour drive, he said, and they’ve seen increased interest from Northeastern states.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

I had ruined whatever chance I had that this man might take an interest in my case.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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