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as in engaged
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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
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Those interested should register in advance to allow the church to plan for food and seating.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 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
The indifference of the universe, which doesn’t care about our pain – that’s what interested me.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Those interested should register in advance to allow the church to plan for food and seating.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 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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The current administration has taken a more disciplined approach to accountability, and congressional Republicans have been more engaged in providing the kind of oversight the Constitution envisions.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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As such, participants, as well as those who are simply interested in what Collins and AFP have to share, are encouraged to stay engaged and informed through ongoing content and social platforms, particularly through Freedom is Bigger.—
William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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The good news for flyers is there's virtually no risk of catching the virus during a plane trip, but for those who are still concerned, some basic precautions can reduce that small risk even more.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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With weak credit standards and features like prepayment penalties, interest-only payments, balloon payments and negative amortization, the subprime mortgage space was not concerned about the borrowers’ ability to repay the mortgage.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Tocchet reiterated Wednesday that he’s intrigued by Barkey’s versatility.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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He was intrigued by Caglianone’s approach throughout Saturday’s victory.—
Jaylon Thompson
May 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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From the basic to the more involved, taking steps to start off well does set a foundation for a great season.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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The goal is to get citizens more involved and engaged in our democracy.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Snakes are another species that Attenborough has been fascinated with for decades, despite some being more poisonous than others.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Yoo is fascinated by how Love Is Blind might fare in Korea.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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And now, with his passing, along with McQueen and Malcolm — Brown’s famous three amigos who rode into our hearts and enthralled millions, are no more.—
Mark Dee
May 9,
Idaho Statesman,
9 May 2026
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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
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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Trying to link ads to consumer outcomes has been a quest that has occupied many on Madison Avenue for years.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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Construction could begin after the city signs off on annexation, plats and a new water well for the area, but the developer told council members homes are unlikely to be occupied until after ITD finishes its Karcher Road work, with full build‑out expected to take five to 10 years.—
Noah Daly
May 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2026
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“Interested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interested. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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