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as in to affect
to be the business or affair of
this isn't something that involves you, so don't worry about it
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as in to include
to have as part of a whole
a tragic play usually involves a number of plot devices, including the hero's fatal flaw
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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
her blissful daydream so completely involved her that she never heard the knock on the door
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
a mind that was deeply involved in doubt about his wife's fidelity
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Recent Examples of involve
In another notable case, a Las Vegas nurse practitioner was charged in a $906 million Medicare and TRICARE fraud scheme involving billing for medically unnecessary amniotic wound allografts — a crime symptomatic of a viral trend that authorities say has spread across the country.
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Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Lewisville Police said the crash involved a tanker explosion and that officers from its department were helping with traffic control.
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Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The number of players involved in the postseason and the format are still being debated.
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Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
The call began after officers initially responded to a domestic violence call involving a weapon, and lead to an increase in police presence.
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Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Lewisville Police said the crash involved a tanker explosion and that officers from its department were helping with traffic control.
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Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The number of players involved in the postseason and the format are still being debated.
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Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
The call began after officers initially responded to a domestic violence call involving a weapon, and lead to an increase in police presence.
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Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for involve
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
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At least 383 buildings and over 1,000 other structures had collapsed or were heavily affected, and officials were still assessing the damage.
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Hired for four years at a salary of $440,000, Carvalho quickly adopted a strategic plan that included detailed, regular review of a school’s test scores — from both the annual state tests and periodic district assessments.
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That has caused several groups to propose their own ways to fix the program, including a Washington think tank whose paper proposed capping annual Social Security benefits at $100,000 to shore up the retirement trust fund.
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Focus on how your team members can learn and grow, and discuss with them what interests them.
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But discovery interests me more than learning.
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This 12-inch pan is tri-ply, meaning an aluminum core is wrapped in dual layers of stainless steel.
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Silky tannins are wrapped around flavors of blackberry, black currant, crushed violet petal, and cherry, with a closing note of clove.
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On Election Day, Schlossberg was campaigning out in the rain despite the concerning polls, hearing stories from passersby about their Kennedy encounters over the years and taking selfies with starstruck supporters.
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One of the increasingly concerning threats is drones, which can be piloted remotely and are difficult to disable.
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Firefighters, meanwhile, quickly contained the blaze to a 10-by-10-foot area.
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Each kit contains five breakfasts and five lunches.
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The cabana frame was lifted by strong winds before crashing into an area occupied by guests near the resort's pool deck.
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Law enforcement also linked Sanchez-Munoz to a June 11 shooting in which a vehicle occupied by an adult and a child was hit by gunfire in the area of Seventh Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas.
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Fans must pass through three separate checkpoints that enclose the entire campus before getting close to the stadium, and parking passes are checked well before entry.
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Fold in sides of tortilla to enclose filling, and roll tightly over filling.
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“Involve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involve. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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