VESTED INTERESTS Synonyms: 5 Similar Words

vested interests

noun

plural of vested interest

as in interests

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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Ultimately, after he was found out to be a con artist, according to his critics, Minnesota media appears to be more so upset that Jamal was not acting in the Somali community’s best interests.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
There will always be smart people, tech people, who don't have the world's best interests in mind.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of interests

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The task force is expected to coordinate the government’s engagement with various stakeholders in a growing debate over the risks of AI, including consumers, public interest groups, tech companies and infrastructure providers.

— Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2026
This year’s ballot contains the most propositions since 2018 and is likely to draw hundreds of millions of dollars in spending from interest groups.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of interest groups

Noun

My Ecuador and Peru travelers often have special interests including wildlife, culture, food, and hiking.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
The organizations often stem from business groups, billionaires and other special interests who want to keep their identity hidden.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of special interests

Noun

Public pressure groups, and politicians such as Herman Mashaba, are calling on the government to do much, much more.

— Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
Increasingly, book bans are driven less by individuals than by politically motivated pressure groups targeting decision-makers.

— SPIN Team, SPIN, 22 June 2026

Definition of pressure groups

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