as in intrigues
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 Synonyms for engrosses
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What intrigues you about circling back to the original Power world and that complicated dynamic with Tariq?—
Derek Lawrence,
Vulture,
8 Nov. 2025 -
Science fiction intrigues me a lot.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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The wrinkle here is Gaston and Loeffler’s partnership with a team from the University of Georgia to develop new software, for use with consumer versions of Meta Quest headsets, that immerses amputees in a virtual world and gives them back their lost limb via a simulation.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the city center, the National Museum offers a thoughtful introduction to Saudi history, while the Souq Al Zal—filled with carpets, incense, and antiques—immerses visitors in the sensory bustle of a traditional Arabian market.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Oct. 2025
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Click on the parlay hub or go to and individual matchup that interests you to find popular options.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Because the books cover the story of the Ozarks region from prehistoric times to the 21st century, readers are likely to find a little something about any part of regional history that interests them.—
Becca Martin-Brown,
Arkansas Online,
29 Oct. 2025
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Brands like Attersee and Sophie Bille Brahe have shops on an upper-level floor, while Adam Lippes’ uptown salon-style location occupies the main floor of a Georgian mansion on Fifth Avenue.—
Kathy Lee,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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How to get to Galveston Galveston occupies most of an island about two miles off mainland Texas.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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It’s set in the early 80s, which is a period that fascinates me.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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Ange Postecoglou fascinates me.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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One promising route involves converting carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide, which can then be transformed into fuels and chemicals using electricity from renewable sources.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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Getting there involves a short cliffside hike—pause at the top for the postcard view of the Dois Irmãos peaks—before descending a rocky path.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Dubizzle has been bulking up over the past year, acquiring Egypt’s Hatla2ee, which attracts more than 2 million monthly visitors across its website and mobile app, building on its portfolio of auto platforms, including DriveArabia.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and historic symbol of India’s independence, attracts thousands of visitors daily.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, while Miranda busies herself with building a pageant empire, her husband Ray, a pill-popping nurse, has knocked up the 18-year-old granddaughter of one of his hospice patients.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Engrosses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engrosses. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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