ENGROSSES Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

engrosses

verb

present tense third-person singular of engross

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 engrosses And that unsettles and engrosses us. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026

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As McQueen is about to call the police something in her raw honesty, her boldness, intrigues him.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
If this topic intrigues you, join us at the free, online Work on Purpose Summit on July 30, 2026.

— Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of intrigues

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Situated by the storied Osaka Castle, Patina Osaka is a modern urban sanctuary that pays homage to the Japanese city’s singular beauty and immerses guests in its dynamic culture.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
For how much this book immerses you in the natural world, there is regular talk of machinery and robots in the story.

— Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of immerses

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The Standard, London occupies what was once the Camden Town Hall Annexe, built in 1974—a raw concrete civic structure that embodied Brutalist architecture at its most unapologetic.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Without the winds, warm water in the east begins to flow back and eventually occupies much of the equatorial waters down to about 300 meters from the coast of South America to the middle of the Pacific.

— Steven Paton, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of occupies

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Yet, what fascinates is that Aristotle’s God isn’t a typical divine being who summons and shepherds.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, what fascinates aspiring neurologist Makenzie Stovall is the idea that AI is trying to emulate the brain — an organ whose inner workings continue to leave researchers dumbfounded.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of fascinates

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Top grading involves removing a leader who has grown complacent and is no longer the right match for the job and replacing them with someone who is better equipped for the new challenges in the role.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Islay is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides, with a landscape of rugged beaches and peat bogs, and traveling through it usually involves many small logistics.

— Hayley Domin, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of involves

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But Churchill also hosts another annual wildlife spectacle, said Oliver Smith in the Financial Times – one that attracts fewer visitors but is equally worth seeing.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026
Their ambitious film begins as the newlyweds arrive in Baden, where Fyodor’s fame attracts fellow travelers — including rival Russian novelist Ivan Turgenev (Christian Friedel).

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of attracts

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Ruston anticipates Loco Coyote to be open Wednesday through Sundays, so locals can enjoy a few weekdays before the tourist crowd busies the restaurant during the weekends.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Silberman also busies himself as chairman of the welcoming committee.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026

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