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verb

past tense of involve
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as in affected
to be the business or affair of this isn't something that involves you, so don't worry about it

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective involved differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of involved are complex, complicated, intricate, and knotty. While all these words mean "having confusingly interrelated parts," involved implies extreme complication and often disorder.

a rambling, involved explanation

When is it sensible to use complex instead of involved?

In some situations, the words complex and involved are roughly equivalent. However, complex suggests the unavoidable result of a necessary combining and does not imply a fault or failure.

a complex recipe

When is complicated a more appropriate choice than involved?

The synonyms complicated and involved are sometimes interchangeable, but complicated applies to what offers great difficulty in understanding, solving, or explaining.

complicated legal procedures

Where would intricate be a reasonable alternative to involved?

While in some cases nearly identical to involved, intricate suggests such interlacing of parts as to make it nearly impossible to follow or grasp them separately.

an intricate web of deceit

In what contexts can knotty take the place of involved?

The meanings of knotty and involved largely overlap; however, knotty suggests complication and entanglement that make solution or understanding improbable.

knotty ethical questions

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of involved
Adjective
In an order filed earlier this month, Tanguay said all discovery—where the involved parties exchange information and evidence relevant to the case—must be completed within about seven months. Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025 Bieber became more involved with Braun’s business pursuits, both finding and promoting artists signed to SB Projects. Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
Verb
Injuries have played a major role in undermining the collective impact of the players involved for Brighton, while a third of the signings have been out on loan to clubs throughout the continent. Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025 Unfortunately, claims like these prove to be harmful to all involved, absent full review. Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for involved
Recent Examples of Synonyms for involved
Adjective
  • While these may seem a bit too complicated for children, the kit is specifically designed for budding engineers aged 8 to 14 and includes easy-to-understand, age-appropriate instructions.
    Anja Webb, Parents, 9 July 2025
  • That stark reality, Wood said, was part of what compelled him to write the book Among the lessons Wood discusses are the importance of healthy communication, the role of community support and the insights drawn from his own complicated relationship with his father.
    Essence, Essence, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • The Women’s European Championship gets under way on Wednesday and our writers have spent recent months studying the teams to bring you detailed guides for all of the 16 competing nations.
    The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 29 June 2025
  • Pros: Deep tech focus, detailed job filters and trusted by major tech employers.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Verb
  • Additionally, taxpayers in Los Angeles County, California, affected by the devastating wildfires in January have until October 15 to file their tax returns for 2024.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Additionally, taxpayers in Los Angeles County, California, affected by the devastating wildfires in January have until October 15 to file their tax returns for 2024.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In film, Marsh’s resume included The Rebel (1961), Unearthly Stranger (1964), fantasy adventure Willow (1988), thriller Frenzy (1972) and war movie The Eagle Has Landed (1976).
    Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The effort took two years of analysis by a team that included historians, engineers and forensic experts, Nat Geo in a statement.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The district has tried to be conservative on replacing items as efforts to form a fire territory complicate issues of investment and ownership.
    Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
  • Certainly tariffs are adding to economic uncertainty and complicate decision-making for the Federal Reserve.
    Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Adjective
  • Sharper, higher quality steel blades are manufactured by a Swiss company specializing in intricate watch components, and the program lets each attendee choose their own mix of blades and accessories.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The brand scouts artisans around the world who specialize in various techniques, from intricate embroidery to weaving, beadwork and tailoring.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • Jabbar's truck contained an ISIS flag.
    Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The tea bags studied by the Barcelona scientists contained polypropylene, cellulose and nylon, but there are many tea bags in stores which are plastic free.
    Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Traded by the Angels and non-tendered by Atlanta, Canning signed with the Mets because he was intrigued by their successful major-league development of starters last season.
    Tim Britton, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • The Ravens would have to be intrigued if Banks falls in the mid-20s.
    Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025

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“Involved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involved. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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