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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
Staying active involves exercise, as well as avoiding a sedentary lifestyle.
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 23 Aug. 2025
Rabiot’s mother and agent, Veronique Rabiot, does not deny that her son was involved in an altercation with Rowe, but argues that it has been blown out of proportion.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
The incident involved a semi-tractor trailer and a passenger truck.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
One such deal involved his now brother-in-law Jared Kushner, who is married to Ivanka Trump.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 23 Aug. 2025
Rabiot’s mother and agent, Veronique Rabiot, does not deny that her son was involved in an altercation with Rowe, but argues that it has been blown out of proportion.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
The incident involved a semi-tractor trailer and a passenger truck.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
One such deal involved his now brother-in-law Jared Kushner, who is married to Ivanka Trump.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Aug. 2025
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In addition to the crackdown on immigrants, Trump issued an executive order in January restricting gender-affirming care in prisons that affects some immigration detention centers.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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That includes Play Protect, which protects your phone from dangerous apps from any source.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Bonus content includes a behind-the-scenes look at the airplane and ocean stunts, deleted footage montage with optional commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie, the challenges of filming the technical and extremely dangerous stunts, and an in-depth discussion with McQuarrie and Cruise.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Browse our entire portfolio of newsletter offerings to pick more topics that interest you specifically.—
Eric Larsen,
IndyStar,
12 Aug. 2025
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Political coverage, and especially celebrity and scandal stories, are central to the news media and the pollsters now, as if these were the main or only topics that interest Americans.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Cover or wrap it loosely with a clean, dry bandage.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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The proud mom smiled as her little girl gave her a tight hug, with her arm wrapped around her neck.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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As far as Everton are concerned, though, the penalty decision should be seen as a red herring, a distraction from the bigger issues at play.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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After decades of hostility, the United States and Iran had finally concluded a deal and, at least as far as Iran was concerned, successfully implemented it.—
Vali Nasr,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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According to the Florida Department of Health, raw milk can contain disease-causing bacteria, including Campylobacter, Escherichia coli (E. coli), Listeria, Salmonella, and others.—
Mark Harper,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The filing also contains accusations from nearly a dozen other victims, identified only by number.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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In the meantime, the Giants went with their Opening Day second baseman, Tyler Fitzgerald, while Christian Koss occupied third base on the second day of Matt Chapman’s absence with inflammation in his right hand.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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The eight inaugural Chicago-area Jack in the Boxes are all corporate owned and occupy former Arby’s restaurants acquired in one fell swoop from a large franchise operator to get the brand reestablished quickly in the market, Ingram said.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Feel enveloped in mountain majesty by visiting this scenic valley in Townsend, Tennessee that’s fully surrounded by the mountain range.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Russian forces failed to envelop all of Ukraine's fortress belt in 2022, and such an operation would likely take years and involve high personnel and equipment losses, the think tank said.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Involve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involve. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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