vested interest

noun

Definition of vested interestnext
as in interest
a group that benefits from a particular social, economic, or political privilege changes to the tax laws being challenged by vested interests

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Recent Examples of vested interest Much like her brother, Claire has expressed a vested interest in making sure Patagonia aligns with her morals. — Chloe Berger, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2022 That smoothed the path to passing major spending deals and keeping the government running in large part because those lawmakers had a vested interest in securing wins for their constituents. — Carl Hulse, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2022 Applying to become a charter school can take years and require the signoff of any number of gatekeepers, some of whom have a vested interest in limiting competition for existing providers. — Mike McShane, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023 Connecticut’s lawmakers have a vested interest in the success of Sikorsky, its workforce and suppliers, since it is based in their state and represents a significant part of its defense industry and economy. — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2023 See All Example Sentences for vested interest
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vested interest
  1. interest
  2. special interest
  3. interest group
  4. political action committee
  5. pressure group
Noun
  • The cropped length and elbow-skimming sleeves keep things cool while brown buttons add visual interest.
    — Claire West, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • With Harry's anticipated return to the UK this week, much interest surrounds the very public royal rift and many are wondering if the brothers will reunite.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of interest
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  • Supporters of the change counter that the governor — who has to answer to a broad base of interests — would be less susceptible to education special interest groups, including teachers unions.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Mark, too, has always lived in Iowa and had many professions that required a special interest in people.
    — Alex Zietlow July 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Definition of special interest
Noun
  • Once a destination for avid hikers and the Biltmore-browsers, the destination has evolved to attract a variety of age groups and interest groups.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • If that isn’t enough, some of the most powerful and well-financed interest groups in politics have spent big in certain primaries.
    — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 23 June 2026
Definition of interest group
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  • The gaming giants have given more than $40 million in the past year to a political action committee called Win for America, which then disperses the cash to affiliated, hyper-partisan super PACs that try to influence state races around the country.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026
  • Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt on Monday scored a key endorsement from the Kansas Farm Bureau’s political action committee in her quest to become governor.
    — Matthew Kelly Updated June 29, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
Definition of political action committee
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  • Increasingly, book bans are driven less by individuals than by politically motivated pressure groups targeting decision-makers.
    — SPIN Team, SPIN, 22 June 2026
  • The two-year investigation into Gómez was launched following accusations by the pressure group Manos Limpias, or Clean Hands, which has pursued multiple legal cases, many linked to conservative causes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 June 2026
Definition of pressure group

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“Vested interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vested%20interest. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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