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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
There should be a desire to be involved in your community, in your state, in helping others be better people.
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Juana Summers, NPR, 24 June 2025
Originally premiering at Venice in 2023, the film opened in American movie theaters on June 13 as Israel attacked Iran, starting a war — also involving the U.S. — that now appears to have been halted by a fragile truce.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 24 June 2025
That will likely be related to talks involving the Russia-Ukraine war, another major topic at hand, as well as Trump’s tariffs on trading partners.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 24 June 2025
Companies that involve their customers in the innovation process build deeper loyalty and create better solutions.
—Roli Saxena, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Juana Summers, NPR, 24 June 2025
Originally premiering at Venice in 2023, the film opened in American movie theaters on June 13 as Israel attacked Iran, starting a war — also involving the U.S. — that now appears to have been halted by a fragile truce.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 24 June 2025
That will likely be related to talks involving the Russia-Ukraine war, another major topic at hand, as well as Trump’s tariffs on trading partners.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 24 June 2025
Companies that involve their customers in the innovation process build deeper loyalty and create better solutions.
—Roli Saxena, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for involve
Verb
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Boozman’s committee was responsible for drafting legislation affecting nutrition assistance and agriculture programs.—
Alex Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
24 June 2025
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The layoffs will happen Aug. 22 and only affect part of LPL’s San Diego workforce.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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The man’s body was found lying facedown, covered in a blanket and showing signs of trauma — including what appeared to be a stab wound to his back, a police source told the Daily News.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2025
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What interested him most was why his captors had resorted to kidnapping him and his father in the first place.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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For now, the editorial line of the streamers in France doesn’t interest me.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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The cost of pharmaceuticals has become prohibitive to patients and providers like hospitals, and the huge cost of advertising is wrapped into those costs.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Compression: Another way to keep the swelling and inflammation is wrapping your calf.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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As far as disputes are concerned, the technology that has increasingly been used to intercede is blockchain.—
Saro McKenna,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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But there is often a tradeoff between civil liberties and crime prevention and, where minors are concerned, protection must come first.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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On-screen text follows, reminding us that the virus laid waste to the UK, which was quarantined to contain the evil, with survivors there being left to fend for themselves.—
Mark Meszoros,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2025
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The drink, made with real fruit and no artificial flavors or colors, costs $2.99 and is said to contain only 250 calories.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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These words, which fill a popular meme set against the profile of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., occupy our thoughts.—
Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Both occupy lots between Barack Obama Boulevard and South Montgomery Street south of SAP Center.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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Markets have been avidly watching developments in the conflict, which threatens to envelop the broader oil-rich Middle East region and has driven investors to safe-haven assets, such as gold.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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On Father’s Day, Spaun tossed his club in the air, enveloped his caddie, Mark Carens, and later hugged his wife, Melody, and their daughters, Violet, 2, and Emerson Lili, 4.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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“Involve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involve. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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