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.
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Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engrosses
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The essential nature of magic especially intrigues physicists like Swingle, who hope to use it on a quantum computer to simulate how gravity behaves in situations where general relativity fails.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 June 2026
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The allure of fame certainly intrigues, but the financial potential remains hard to ignore.—
Jacqueline Jevtich,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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At roughly 20 hours long for just the main campaign, the game already immerses players in Bond’s story for a period of time equal to or longer than most individual actors’ entire tenure.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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For instance, Dave Asprey's Biohacking Conference immerses attendees into the worlds of biohacking, longevity and wellness.—
Alana Sandel,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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At the moment, the only Championship side that interests me in FPL terms are Coventry.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Frankly, this isn’t something that interests me, but it’s bound to grab folks who pour hundred of hours into Horizon.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Jeans, of course, still occupies an important space in most fashion editors' summer wardrobes, though white jeans and light-weight denim make it to the top of the pile while black and gray jeans in more rigid denim are often reserved for nights out at a bar.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
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Recent research puts the city’s waterfront premium near 120%, a figure that helps explain why the most direct version of harborside living occupies such a coveted and pricey category.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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There is something about the play Harvey that fascinates me, especially for right now.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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Part of what fascinates and frustrates as regards Ginsberg is that for all of those thick anthologies, propriety forces me to concede that many of the poems simply aren’t that good.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Preparing your home for summer often involves changing bedding and window treatments or setting up fans and air conditioning units.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Meal timing and the gut In the new research, the authors defined chronic physiological stress by participants’ composite allostatic load score — which involves eight cardiovascular, metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers, such as blood pressure, cholesterol and body mass index.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Spread across 12 acres and designed in a Spanish Colonial style, this residential hideaway attracts discreet Angelenos, international travelers seeking old Hollywood charm, and industry heavyweights who prioritize privacy above all else.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In my experience, investing in yourself naturally attracts the right opportunities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Silberman also busies himself as chairman of the welcoming committee.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
2 May 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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