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as in complicated
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
a remarkably involved story for a writer so young
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as in detailed
made or done with great care or with much detail
very involved descriptions of every last detail of the lavish wedding
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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
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as in included
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 interested
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 wrapped
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 involved
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
There will be two new coaches, replacing Peyton and Eli Manning, though O’Reilly said the brothers would remain involved in the event in some capacity.
—Stephen Whyno, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2025
Since lipid metabolism is involved, diet and cholesterol control might partly influence disease progression in APOE4 carriers, though this remains under investigation.
—New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The involved parties reached a settlement in 2022.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
There will be two new coaches, replacing Peyton and Eli Manning, though O’Reilly said the brothers would remain involved in the event in some capacity.
—Stephen Whyno, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
One of the more unexpected encounters came courtesy of Sinatra himself, who wasn’t thrilled with a press boycott Clooney was involved in.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2025
Since lipid metabolism is involved, diet and cholesterol control might partly influence disease progression in APOE4 carriers, though this remains under investigation.
—New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for involved
Adjective
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Their double life soon gets complicated when a rival boy band harboring a sinister secret begins stealing their fans.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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In many ways, that has made keeping up with news about King Charles’ illness much more complicated.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The collection includes 3,100 black-and-white images taken in nearly 300 villages, towns, and cities around the country as well as the negatives and detailed data sheets describing construction techniques, materials, and historical context for each building.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Oct. 2025
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Leafs coach Craig Berube did not provide a detailed update on Nylander’s possible injury.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nearly 700,000 state residents who rely on the program could be affected if a funding solution is not found.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The San Diego Police Department’s current participation in numerous joint task forces with the federal government, such as those targeting drug dealers and terrorism, would not be affected.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Other photos in the bunch included a mirror selfie with his hair pushed back courtesy of a headband, his Cloud23 hot sauce on store shelves, Animal-style fries from In-N-Out Burger (plus plenty of ketchup) and more of life’s special little moments.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The range of the monster drawings included primitive people, giant spiders, serpents, snails and fantastical fish.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Tommaso di Lampedusa’s novel, which looks at the unification of Italy from the perspective of a 20th-century writer, had a modernity that interested me.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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Since his death more than two hundred years ago, Christophe’s tragic story has interested a broad array of playwrights, artists, novelists, and filmmakers across the world.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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Police reportedly located the woman after reviewing a two-second security camera video clip, in which she was allegedly seen on a city sidewalk carrying something that appeared to be wrapped in a bundle and holding it as a person would typically hold a baby.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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But some of its power remains wrapped in mystique.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These are common but complicate long-term planning for federal agencies.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Despite differing views on a variety of security issues, the group, like Gilpatric’s, reached a clear consensus: nuclear proliferation by any additional country would diminish U.S. power, complicate strategic planning, and increase the likelihood of nuclear use, accidents, and disasters.—
MARIANO-FLORENTINO CUÉLLAR,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Sep. 2025
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The intricate, musical prowess and creative freedom within the Wood Brothers is apparent on their latest album, Puff of Smoke.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
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Chef Kwang Uh opened the restaurant’s first iteration in 2015 in Hollywood, serving intricate grain bowls and pastas at low prices for three years.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Involved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involved. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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