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
Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Why are these leaders in AI interested in a new blockchain for stablecoins?
—David G.w. Birch, Forbes.com, 7 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
Almost from the start, Christianity has been interested in using technology to spread the word.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Why are these leaders in AI interested in a new blockchain for stablecoins?
—David G.w. Birch, Forbes.com, 7 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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When producer Oskar Pimlott came on board, Etzler was considering writing the script himself, but the team was intrigued by the possibility of getting a British voice in there.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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However, the pet wasn't interested in the neckwear, but was intrigued about revisiting the pub.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Tug-of-war also channels a dog’s natural instincts of capturing prey, keeping them engaged.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Swift and Travis, both 35, became engaged in August 2023.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
4 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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The production proved emotionally demanding for all involved.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Of the 1,400 publications, more than half involved organizations affiliated with China's defense research and industrial base.—
DIDI TANG,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Inevitably, different players have different routines, different responsibilities, different ways of keeping themselves occupied.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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His teammates marvel at it, their explanation for how a soon-to-be 36-year-old is still playing a game occupied primarily by athletes in their early 20s.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 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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Looking to get further immersed in Johnson’s work?—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Teens are deeply immersed in the online world, and online spaces are quickly emerging as critical places where teens socialize and learn the rules and norms of their society.—
Alvin Thomas,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Interested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interested. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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