as in to interest
to hold the attention of
a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending
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Recent Examples of engross
When not engrossed in their studies, preppy students also embrace the outdoors.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Duff wrote alongside a photo of Banks engrossed in her gift.
—Taiwo Balogun, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Yorke’s wife, Dajana, was curled up next to him, engrossed in a Murakami novel.
—Zoe Si, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2025
Understanding and interacting with the environment is the goal, which is engrossing in an interstellar way, not unlike No Man's Sky.
—PC Magazine, 2 Dec. 2025
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Duff wrote alongside a photo of Banks engrossed in her gift.
—Taiwo Balogun, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Yorke’s wife, Dajana, was curled up next to him, engrossed in a Murakami novel.
—Zoe Si, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2025
Understanding and interacting with the environment is the goal, which is engrossing in an interstellar way, not unlike No Man's Sky.
—PC Magazine, 2 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engross
Verb
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Celebrity doesn’t interest Vernon Hills junior Yury Plaksin.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Tyner says the challenge is to provide activities that interest younger golfers while respecting the sentiments of longtime members.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sure, a deep 93% partial lunar eclipse will be a must-see on August 27, 2026, but true totality — when the entire moon is immersed in Earth’s umbral shadow — will not return to North America for nearly three years after March 2026.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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But rather to immerse the viewer in a sensorial experience.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2026
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Brooklyn signed former Alabama forward Grant Nelson to a 10-day contract Friday, taking a flyer on an undrafted prospect with size, a modern skill set and enough versatility to intrigue a team that’s leaned hard into youth.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Those intrigued by the MOMA/Met Opera crossover may be interested in the Met Museum’s annual Costume Institute exhibition.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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Vij, who is currently a vice president at Brooklyn nonprofit Powerhouse Arts, is the first person of Southeast Asian descent to occupy the role.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
2 Mar. 2026
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The assessment determined that the building was not in danger of imminent collapse and residents on Clay Street were told their homes were safe to occupy.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Spielberg has been fascinated by the UFO topic his whole career, with his 1977 classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind still considered by many to be the most compelling dramatization of the subject.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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Shawn, too, is wracked and fascinated by the human ability to smile and smile and be a villain.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The exercise involved forces from 74 nations, including the United States.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Most involve drilling holes into the stump, filling them with the chemical, and then waiting.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Global exchanges such as the London Stock Exchange are actively positioning to attract high-growth African listings.—
Maurizio Caio,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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According to Amelirad, based on reports from locals in Minab, the school had previously been used as a military facility but was later converted into a school attended by children from a mixture of military and civilian families attracted by lower tuition.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
1 Mar. 2026
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Emma shook her head and busied herself with picking up her waders.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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While the former tracks profits and expectations, the latter busies itself with tangible stuff, from jobs and wages to GDP.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Engross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engross. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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