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as in affects
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 includes
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 occupies
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 wraps
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 involves
A lot of this involves watchfulness—noticing what the preferring mind (that is, the editing mind) as put in place, and accepting it, and building upon it.
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Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
The long answer involves several aspects of shoe manufacturing and sales.
—Maggie Slepian, Outside, 26 Jan. 2026
Developing such a capacity would require metacognition, which involves both the ability to monitor one’s own reasoning through self-awareness and to control the response through self-regulation.
—Ricky J. Sethi, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
The effort involves measuring clearances along tracks to ensure the 600-ton steam locomotive can safely navigate bridges, tunnels, and tight spaces.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
This often involves income reported by a third party but omitted from your tax return, or a deduction or credit that is more than the statutory limit (often based on your income).
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Leading by example involves demonstrating integrity, responsibility and a strong work ethic in your actions, setting a positive standard for others to follow.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
The Regional Task Force on Homelessness spends about six months preparing for the count, which involves 1,700 volunteers, and then three months more analyzing the results, officials said.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
If your annual drive to the beach involves more than a full day on the road, that predictability drops fast.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
The long answer involves several aspects of shoe manufacturing and sales.
—Maggie Slepian, Outside, 26 Jan. 2026
Developing such a capacity would require metacognition, which involves both the ability to monitor one’s own reasoning through self-awareness and to control the response through self-regulation.
—Ricky J. Sethi, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
The effort involves measuring clearances along tracks to ensure the 600-ton steam locomotive can safely navigate bridges, tunnels, and tight spaces.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
This often involves income reported by a third party but omitted from your tax return, or a deduction or credit that is more than the statutory limit (often based on your income).
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Leading by example involves demonstrating integrity, responsibility and a strong work ethic in your actions, setting a positive standard for others to follow.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
The Regional Task Force on Homelessness spends about six months preparing for the count, which involves 1,700 volunteers, and then three months more analyzing the results, officials said.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
If your annual drive to the beach involves more than a full day on the road, that predictability drops fast.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for involves
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Tourism boards in Wisconsin consistently note that seasonal demand affects accommodation availability, making early communication especially helpful for guests.—
K.H. Koehler,
jsonline.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The dense fog advisory also affects communities including Fresno, Merced, Kerman, Los Banos, Sanger, Selma, Tulare and Visalia.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Republican primary field also includes Brown, Michele Morrow, who won a surprise 2024 primary before narrowly losing statewide, along with Margot Dupre, Richard Dansie, Elizabeth Temple, and Thomas Johnson.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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As well as cheeky possums and young kestrels readying to make their first flight, this year’s gallery also includes images that ask bigger questions about the human impact on the planet.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Its much smaller, more casual sister restaurant, Dreamboat, occupies the same building and is a retro vegan diner.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The property occupies a sizable 6,000-square-foot lot.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Bang & Olufsen has also crafted a soft, premium leather pouch, which is offered as an optional accessory that wraps around Beo Grace’s aluminum charging case.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The walk-in restaurant is intimate and trendy with a seat bar that wraps around the open kitchen fits nine, and a handful of smaller tables sit closer to the windows.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Capital returns concerns Those modest improvements, though, have not dispelled concerns about the sustainability of Shell's capital returns program.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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Unfortunately, this adage describes the current deportation mess that concerns many Americans.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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The unit encompasses a generous 8,050 square feet of land.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, which includes 30 stocks, has a history of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that encompasses all three indices—the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Pick a topic that interests you, and look for book recommendations made by experts in that field to work out which reads are worth your valuable time.—
Barnaby Lashbrooke,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Choose a specific cause that interests your kids and give back together.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Parents,
17 Jan. 2026
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His lengthened shadow envelops the locker room entirely.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Enjoy An Intimate Night Out Wendy Altschuler Worth talking about, Atsumeru’s vibe is silky, velvety, and romantic, with ambient lighting, floor-to-ceiling drapes, interesting artwork, and a hush that envelops the dining room in anticipation.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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