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interest

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


NOUN
advantage
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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"Co-operation serves the interest of both our states and nations, while conflict serves Moscow's interests", he said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

After your mother’s death, if she received Medicaid-funded nursing-home care, the Nebraska Medicaid agency may attempt to be reimbursed for care costs out of whatever remains of the estate, including her interest in the home.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“Most of the interest is emotional, which is the honest truth,” said Jeff Judge, a financial planner in Forest Hill, Md. “People want to own a piece of Elon Musk’s rocket company.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Stocks fell Wednesday to extend a rollercoaster week for markets, with tech firms once again bearing the brunt of the selling as investors fret over elevated prices and possible US interest rate hikes.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I did not admit my interest in following in her footsteps, though I do find her line of business exciting.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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