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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as in engaged
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as in concerned
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Recent Examples of interested
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
As for old media, niche collectors may be interested in vintage items.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
That kind of book never really interested me as a reader either.
—Fiction Non Fiction
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Powered by 70% rosemary water, oil, and extract alongside capixyl, this could be a great option for someone interested in a more natural approach, rooted in optimizing overall scalp health.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
As for old media, niche collectors may be interested in vintage items.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
What interested me about Warren’s book was the emotional honesty and the intimacy of an artist that most people didn’t realize was going through one of the most painful times of his life.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
That kind of book never really interested me as a reader either.
—Fiction Non Fiction
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interested
Verb
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The news, at the time, intrigued the fashion world.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Hanna When Kirsten Becken first reached out to me about joining the Femxphotographers collective, I was both flattered and intrigued.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Entrepreneurs who report higher well-being are more engaged in their businesses, thereby fueling their incentive to grow their ventures.—
Samantha Dewalt,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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The majority of commenters agreed that the engaged couple were not in the wrong and that the in-laws were overreacting and being too sensitive.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The administration, concerned about trade negotiations with Beijing, waved Lai off.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Both Jill and Kendra say they were concerned about the contents of the messages, but also that the harassment and constant pressure would hurt Owen and Lauryn’s mental and emotional health.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the idea has always fascinated him.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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So that image has always fascinated me.—
Maria Reva
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Borglum became involved in the Mount Rushmore project in 1924, including choosing the mountain to host carvings of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Lincoln, the National Park Service reports.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Early last Friday, a vehicle struck Stacy Denton, 71, on Morena Boulevard in Bay Park, after which the involved motorist drove off, authorities said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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No other candidates have officially announced their bid for the secretary of state’s office, which is now occupied by 11-year incumbent Steve Simon.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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But that’s really the only change since the checkout counter of this Aldi supermarket was occupied by a 19-year-old Tijjani Reijnders.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Louie is summoned to the apartment of Joe Black, a higher-up gangster played by John Malkovich with a manner so quizzical yet threatening that his voice just about quivers with unexpressed rage.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Cue a quizzical look from Sting.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The husband-and-wife co-founders grew up in Brooklyn and spent their youth immersed in Williamsburg’s creative and cultural scene in the late 2000s.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
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This all-in-one approach keeps developers immersed in the flow.—
Paul Kovalenko,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Interested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interested. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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