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as in engaged
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as in concerned
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as in intrigued
to hold the attention of
the book didn't interest me, so I ended up watching the parade of people on the sidewalk
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Recent Examples of interested
Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Industry leaders counter that micro-betting is meant to cater to users interested in a deeper level of engagement with their favorite sports, teams or players -- not as a means to elicit addiction.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
What interested him most about returning to the role was playing those contradictions at once.
—Anushka Halve, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The majority of people closing on lots so far are from the Houston area, but there are people from all over the state of Texas interested in the area, Dyer said.
—Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Industry leaders counter that micro-betting is meant to cater to users interested in a deeper level of engagement with their favorite sports, teams or players -- not as a means to elicit addiction.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
What interested me from the very start was a certain fundamental clash of cultures that the crime seemed to have exposed.
—Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
What interested him most about returning to the role was playing those contradictions at once.
—Anushka Halve, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interested
Adjective
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Progress begins when families speak up and stay engaged.—
Shon Lowe,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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But those who have worked with him or presented cases in his court say that outward appearance masks a sharp, deeply engaged jurist with an unwavering commitment to the rule of law.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Special servicers are essentially negotiators brought in when a lender is concerned about an asset.—
Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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The bodies were found by the Will County sheriff’s office after a well-being check requested by a concerned family member.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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He, of course, would be welcomed back and possesses a skill set that NBA teams are intrigued by.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Kohler said he was intrigued by the new study’s finding that methylphenidate can play a preventive role in younger children.—
David Cox,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The involved officer was identified as 15-year veteran Officer Brian Loiero, who is assigned to the SWAT Team.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Plus, interview processes have become much longer and more involved.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The vice president added that he has long been fascinated by the subject and hinted at his interest in reviewing classified information during his time in office.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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For decades, the Zeigler case has fascinated the public around the world, leading to television shows, books, documentaries and a variety of crime sleuths creating various conspiracy theories.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Today, many Christians remain enthralled by these stories, which fill in gaps from the New Testament and provide intriguing details of the lives and ministries of biblical figures.—
Christy Cobb,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2026
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Then Atre and his friends would retire to their desks and go to work, focused, enthralled, relentless — ten, twelve, fourteen hours without pause — applying their energies to their various start-ups and inventions and business ideas.—
Scott Eden,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Right from his beginnings with the Talking Heads, Byrne’s quizzical temperament has fueled a determination both to never resist change and to remain open to all kinds of external stimuli.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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When the film won, many in the media room at BAFTA turned to each other with a quizzical look.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The plush red seats of the Concertgebouw's main auditorium are occupied by students cramming for upcoming exams and finishing dissertations as classical music fills the hall.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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As expected Thursday, the shortstop Lindor and the left fielder Soto occupied the first two spots in the Mets’ revamped batting order, followed by third baseman Bo Bichette and first baseman Jorge Polanco.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Interested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interested. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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