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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
Consider Alternative Work Arrangements Another valuable perspective shift involves reconsidering what constitutes meaningful work.
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Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
This kind of financial mindset involves trust — in yourself, in your systems, and most importantly, in your ability to adapt if or when your financial circumstances change.
—Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjust Your Expectations Without Lowering Your Standards Perhaps the most challenging but necessary perspective shift involves adjusting expectations without abandoning ambition.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Nearly 15 million people watched the recipe video for her smashed broccoli chips, a dish that involves broccoli florets, Parmesan cheese, a little oil and seasonings.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
His company recently introduced a Greenland itinerary that involves summiting Uummannaq, a rugged, nearly 4,000-foot mountain on the country’s western coast.
—Mary Holland, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
The film taps into a universal family experience, one that involves the looming specter of loss, one that invites complicated motives that surface near the end of one’s life.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
One involves one of my readers, Lauren Labadie, who stored three bags at a hotel in Marseille, France.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.
—Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2025
Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
This kind of financial mindset involves trust — in yourself, in your systems, and most importantly, in your ability to adapt if or when your financial circumstances change.
—Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjust Your Expectations Without Lowering Your Standards Perhaps the most challenging but necessary perspective shift involves adjusting expectations without abandoning ambition.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Nearly 15 million people watched the recipe video for her smashed broccoli chips, a dish that involves broccoli florets, Parmesan cheese, a little oil and seasonings.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
His company recently introduced a Greenland itinerary that involves summiting Uummannaq, a rugged, nearly 4,000-foot mountain on the country’s western coast.
—Mary Holland, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
The film taps into a universal family experience, one that involves the looming specter of loss, one that invites complicated motives that surface near the end of one’s life.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
One involves one of my readers, Lauren Labadie, who stored three bags at a hotel in Marseille, France.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.
—Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for involves
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The footage includes various clips of the couple dancing and hanging out on the beach and traveling the world together.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Best of all, the airline offers an elevated level of service that includes a comfort kit, pillow, and blanket at each seat to make the long journey more comfortable.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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Built in 1985, Wells Fargo Plaza occupies an acre of land at B Street and Fifth Avenue.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Assembly, Kingston’s new live music spot, occupies the top floor of a former schoolhouse in the historic Uptown district.—
Ingrid K. Williams,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The five-mile-long mountain ridge that encompasses Mount Yoshino is said to be covered by about 30,000 cherry trees—the oldest of which is thought to have been planted more than 1,300 years ago.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Western Hemisphere encompasses a vast region stretching from Cape Horn at the southern end of the South American continent through to the Caribbean, Central America, the United States, Canada and Greenland.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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But the problem, experts say, is that sewage today contains a host of chemicals, including PFAS, generated by businesses, factories and homes.—
Hiroko Tabuchi,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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Products, like Latisse—which contains an ingredient called Prostaglandin—were specially formulated to help lashes grow long.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
27 Dec. 2024
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What about that topic intrigues you the most?—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Her disgust intrigues Jun-pyo, who eventually falls for Jan-di.—
Kayti Burt,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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Since a lot of my travel — including this Europe trip — entails multiple travel days, lugging around two backpacks in a turtleshell style isn’t fun.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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One method, known as pruning, entails removing unnecessary or inefficient parts of a neural network — the sprawling web of connected data points that underlies a large model.—
Stephen Ornes,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
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The ultra-soft clogs are made out of a plush faux shearling fabric that encases a springy foam midsole.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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This spinal area lies just outside the dura mater, and is a tough membrane that encases the spinal cord and the system that allows cerebrospinal fluid to circulate.—
Stephen C. George,
Discover Magazine,
20 Feb. 2025
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This foundation attracts impact investors, who bring additional capital to expand these efforts and meet growing demand.—
Matt Damon,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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El Tour de Tucson, one of the country’s largest cycling races, attracts nearly 10,000 riders annually from around the world to tackle its diverse routes.—
Visit Tucson,
AFAR Media,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Involves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involves. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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