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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
For glowing skin, get the plumping thirst relief facial, which involves a nori algae mask and organic marine products only found at Shangri-La Boracay.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
They Debrief And Recover Post-Travel A successful campaign, whether in sports or politics, involves a debriefing and post-review to assess the big picture.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
One requirement of self-governance is the relentless pursuit of truth, which necessarily involves questioning people in positions of power in order to prevent tyranny.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Debt settlement, for example, involves negotiating with your creditors to resolve eligible debts for less than the full balance owed.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Currently, diagnosing cognitive decline often involves expensive brain scans or lengthy psychological testing.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Building that processing infrastructure at commercial scale in the US involves not only capital expenditure but also workforce development in a sector where domestic technical expertise has atrophied.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Staying healthy often involves preventative steps like washing your hands, eating nutritious foods, and getting plenty of sleep.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 25 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
They Debrief And Recover Post-Travel A successful campaign, whether in sports or politics, involves a debriefing and post-review to assess the big picture.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
One requirement of self-governance is the relentless pursuit of truth, which necessarily involves questioning people in positions of power in order to prevent tyranny.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Debt settlement, for example, involves negotiating with your creditors to resolve eligible debts for less than the full balance owed.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Currently, diagnosing cognitive decline often involves expensive brain scans or lengthy psychological testing.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Building that processing infrastructure at commercial scale in the US involves not only capital expenditure but also workforce development in a sector where domestic technical expertise has atrophied.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Staying healthy often involves preventative steps like washing your hands, eating nutritious foods, and getting plenty of sleep.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for involves
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This affects devices like the original Kindle, Kindle DX, and the 2012 Kindle Paperwhite.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Two particles become linked so closely that changing one instantly affects the other, even across large distances.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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His broad network of advisers includes many prominent figures, including former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, investor Stanley Druckenmiller, and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth, all of whom appeared at his swearing-in last month at the White House.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The wellness journey includes two options from a full menu, including body scrubs, acupressure massage, and cupping therapy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The swanky, glamour-in-the-sky Shangri-La Hotel occupies 18 floors of The Shard, an architectural feat and Western Europe’s tallest building.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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With tears running down his face, Dillard lit candles and placed posters of his son in front of the supermarket that now occupies the space where El Mula Banquet Hall once stood.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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After your next meeting, stay on for two minutes after the agenda wraps.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Each year, around Christmas time, my family wraps gifts.—
Sophia Rey,
JSTOR Daily,
28 May 2026
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Spielberg’s latest, like some of his earliest and most beloved films, again concerns what might fall from above.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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The closest analog to what Blue Origin is attempting to do, therefore, concerns the rebuild of Space Launch Complex-40, which was largely destroyed by the AMOS-6 failure.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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Larger than the entire state of Pennsylvania, the rural district encompasses 27 of the state’s 64 counties and takes in vastly different towns, including Aspen, Grand Junction, San Luis and Durango.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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The deal, the first between Zee and FIFA, also encompasses a portfolio of age-group and futsal tournaments across both the men’s and women’s game, as well as documentary series tied to each property.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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At the moment, the only Championship side that interests me in FPL terms are Coventry.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Frankly, this isn’t something that interests me, but it’s bound to grab folks who pour hundred of hours into Horizon.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
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Without glowing screens, the darkness of the house envelops you even before the performance begins.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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This pot pie is made with a luxurious, velvety sauce that envelops tender pieces of chicken, carrots, celery, and peas.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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