1
as in engaged
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2
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
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Liverpool, however, have been interested in the past and could present competition for his signature, so too major clubs in Europe.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Things that interested me as a child, as a teenager and as a young adult still interest me.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
For those who may not want a dog that day but might be interested in adopting, there will be several experts on hand to answer questions.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Liverpool, however, have been interested in the past and could present competition for his signature, so too major clubs in Europe.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
The character that interested me was (his alter ego) Norman Osborn.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Things that interested me as a child, as a teenager and as a young adult still interest me.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for interested
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interested
Adjective
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Even if a fraction of the clip audience watches or listens to the entirety of something, that audience tends to be very engaged and usually motivated to pay for that content.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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The engaged core audience became brand ambassadors, and the resulting social reach was the best launch the client had ever had.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In my recollection now, none of them seemed concerned.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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According to the lawsuit, the couple remains concerned that other patients may have been implanted with their embryos, is pregnant or is the parent of one or more of their children.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Travelers who happen by the small town of Ida Grove, Iowa, about 100 miles north of Omaha, might be intrigued (and a little perplexed) by the castle-like structures that sprang from the vision of Byron Godbersen, founder of Midwest Industries.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
Midwest Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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The hosts are baffled and intrigued.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In that litigation, which has to do with the withholding of records in the case, a deputy city attorney and a San Diego police captain claimed on March 16 that the incident was still under review by the district attorney’s office for potential prosecution of the involved officers.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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If a micromobility device is involved in an accident involving injury or property damage, the rider must provide contact information to other involved parties and report the accident to police.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Alicia Johnson, who lives in Onarga in Iroquois County, said she was fascinated by the neighborhood.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Zeigler case has fascinated the public for decades.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 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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Carpenter responded with a quizzical frown.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Lane was gifted with that kind of face and personality, too, replete with diagonal eyebrows that join his cheekbones in a quizzical demeanor that, throughout his career, has signaled the joys of life.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And until now, vertebrate predators such as large marine reptiles, sharks and fishes were thought to have commanded the seas, Iba said, but the fossils hint that octopuses may also have occupied the top of the food web.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Dozens of villages and towns in Lebanon’s south remain occupied by Israeli troops.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Interested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interested. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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