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as in complicated
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
a remarkably involved story for a writer so young
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as in detailed
made or done with great care or with much detail
very involved descriptions of every last detail of the lavish wedding
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as in affected
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 included
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 interested
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 wrapped
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 involved
Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
In the case of nursing home abuse and neglect, families can file a civil personal injury suit against the involved facility.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Reyes was not involved in the new study.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
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Adjective
The involved officer was also transported to an area hospital for evaluation, according to the release.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
In the case of nursing home abuse and neglect, families can file a civil personal injury suit against the involved facility.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Verb
In a recent one-hour workshop I was involved in, a single failure by a cryptographic supplier produced five different risk labels.
—Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Reyes was not involved in the new study.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for involved
Adjective
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Federal Illegality Complicates What Cannabis Can Do The explanation for cannabis' absence begins with its complicated legal status.—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Claims About Cycle Syncing Improving Productivity This is where the science gets complicated.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The company says detailed specifications and manufacturer pricing will be revealed closer to launch.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Four ultra-wide-angle cameras equipped with high-dynamic-range lenses continuously monitor its surroundings, while front and rear LiDAR sensors generate detailed three-dimensional maps.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Even those who are diagnosed are often told their symptoms are limited to one organ system, when in fact many are affected.—
Wendy R. Anderson,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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However, the risk of being affected by an earthquake is growing because of increasing human and economic exposure and the number of assets being built in high earthquake hazard areas, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said in a report in 2023.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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The game included 11 triple stumpers and came down to Final Jeopardy!—
USA TODAY Staff,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Zen Den runs under $2,000 for a week with meals included and offers optional life coaching add-ons.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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That’s a cheap and easy analogy, but that’s what interested me to want to make this show.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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What interested you in the character initially?—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The visuals of fighters warming up inside the White House and sauntering down the Truman balcony, many wrapped in the American flag, was an unusual spectacle indeed.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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The strike had the narrowest room for error, and Nakamura wrapped it around and through the pesky Dutch backline for the first Japanese goal to send their supporters’ section into a frenzy.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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These are common but complicate long-term planning for federal agencies.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Despite differing views on a variety of security issues, the group, like Gilpatric’s, reached a clear consensus: nuclear proliferation by any additional country would diminish U.S. power, complicate strategic planning, and increase the likelihood of nuclear use, accidents, and disasters.—
MARIANO-FLORENTINO CUÉLLAR,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Sep. 2025
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Together, the friends weave intricate webs of multi-player strategy just to avoid hurting someone else’s feelings.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Working with durable synthetic materials and intricate knotting techniques, the Miami artist explored resilience, preservation and the ties that bind communities together, turning simple text into quiet moments of reflection.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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“Involved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involved. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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