1
as in to affect
to be the business or affair of
this isn't something that involves you, so don't worry about it
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2
as in to include
to have as part of a whole
a tragic play usually involves a number of plot devices, including the hero's fatal flaw
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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
her blissful daydream so completely involved her that she never heard the knock on the door
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
a mind that was deeply involved in doubt about his wife's fidelity
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Recent Examples of involve
Those prices rise exponentially when a project involves a ground-up build or an extra-large space.
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Kelli María Korducki, HubSpot, 17 Oct. 2025
With a backlog of more than 10,000 cases involving over 14,000 survivors (and only about 20 percent of them being resolved as of May), the sluggish judicial pace in the wake of the law’s passage has drawn criticism.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Preliminary evidence indicates the two dead men were the only ones involved in the shooting.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
At that point, Owens became involved, approaching Lorincz’s home with her son.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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Kelli María Korducki, HubSpot, 17 Oct. 2025
With a backlog of more than 10,000 cases involving over 14,000 survivors (and only about 20 percent of them being resolved as of May), the sluggish judicial pace in the wake of the law’s passage has drawn criticism.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Preliminary evidence indicates the two dead men were the only ones involved in the shooting.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
At that point, Owens became involved, approaching Lorincz’s home with her son.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for involve
Verb
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Higginbotham had tried hard to keep his fear from affecting his work.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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In the short term, however, Daniels' hamstring injury is seemingly severe enough to affect his availability for Monday's game in Kansas City.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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That includes Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro headset, which has struggled to attract developers and resonate with buyers, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Admirers can switch between nine lighting modes, including warm white and multicolor hues, as well as flickering and flashing light shows.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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This is a question that interests Maggie Perkins, a corporate trainer at the company who travels the country to instruct employees in its ways.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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With a limited production of only 200 pairs, each boot features a unique production number sure to interest Harley fans.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Paired with her black latex gown and a silver necklace stack, Simpson’s hair embodied the ultimate Y2K archetype wrapped in muddy coloring.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The cups are made using a special Flexicup fabric that stretches with you, and one-of-a-kind Floataway Wire is wrapped in airflow mesh that stays put with zero digging.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The other legend concerns a black magic practitioner who fell in love with a princess.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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This is a doc not at all focused on the circumstances of her death and concerned more for celebrating and recognizing the impact of Selena’s life.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
21 Oct. 2025
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Apple Cider Vinegar Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid, which can alter the pH balance of urine.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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The popcorn may contain undeclared peanuts, posing a serious risk of allergic reactions.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nothing can be done, at this point, about the dubious premise that mainstream Jews and gentiles in 2020s Los Angeles occupy separate social worlds.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Finding effective ways to tackle post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans, especially those who’ve seen combat, is a worthy cause that has occupied the minds of many researchers over the years.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Oct. 2025
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The pork is perfectly seasoned and charred, then enveloped in a thick homemade corn tortilla that keeps its structure no matter how much tomatillo salsa is added.—
Natalie Hoy,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Ocean fog envelopes Sintra forest, within Portugal’s Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, near Lisbon.—
Alex Trias,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Involve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involve. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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