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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
Part of the cleanup involves moving the snow to snow farms in the city and melting it there, Wu said.
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Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
This simply involves a little accommodation, a friendly attitude and cooperation.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Vonn said all the trauma in her leg caused a condition called compartment syndrome, which involves excessive pressure building up inside a muscle, either from bleeding or swelling, and can restrict blood flow and possibly lead to permanent injury or amputation.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Well, that involves fermentation, a process that provides fuel for beneficial bugs and supports the overall microbiome balance.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
Investing involves risk and your investment may lose value.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Perhaps the most radical preservation effort involves water and not relics.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Chapter 13, on the other hand, involves a three- to five-year repayment plan and allows filers to catch up on secured debts, like mortgages.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Because laser ablation involves millions of possible parameter combinations, the researchers turned to machine learning.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
This simply involves a little accommodation, a friendly attitude and cooperation.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Vonn said all the trauma in her leg caused a condition called compartment syndrome, which involves excessive pressure building up inside a muscle, either from bleeding or swelling, and can restrict blood flow and possibly lead to permanent injury or amputation.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Well, that involves fermentation, a process that provides fuel for beneficial bugs and supports the overall microbiome balance.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
Investing involves risk and your investment may lose value.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Perhaps the most radical preservation effort involves water and not relics.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Chapter 13, on the other hand, involves a three- to five-year repayment plan and allows filers to catch up on secured debts, like mortgages.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Because laser ablation involves millions of possible parameter combinations, the researchers turned to machine learning.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for involves
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Balich said the 143rd Street road expansion project greatly affects the district.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Measuring how the climate crisis affects the frequency of these avalanches is difficult, scientists say.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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In addition to Colombia’s Gomez, the Aztecs’ roster includes athletes from Mexico (Cano), Sweden (Bergdahl) and Hungary (junior swimmer Reka Nyiradi).—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Lovely people, every one, but if your definition of vacation privacy includes stepping onto your terrace without locking eyes with someone else's morning routine, request a standalone cottage or spring for a villa.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Read full review Read full review The crown jewel of the International Commerce Centre (ICC), The Ritz-Carlton occupies the 102nd through 118th floors, directly above Elements Mall.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The invasion is now almost 4 years old, and Russia occupies about a fifth of Ukraine's territory, including most of Donbas.—
Carol Guzy,
NPR,
22 Feb. 2026
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Rapisura-Pardo stuffs a jalapeno half with a creamy crawfish filling, wraps it in a spring roll wrapper and fries until golden.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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But rather than emphasize the opportunity waiting to be seized, Shumer wraps his message in doomsday-packaging that drains the innovative and optimistic energy that should characterize this moment.—
Neil Chilson,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The series primarily concerns Flint's efforts to wrangle his crew and protect the lawlessness of the island New Providence, as well as quests to attain treasure across the high seas.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Feb. 2026
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Bipartisan compromise needed for budget deal The current debate in Congress concerns Homeland Security's regular annual budget.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Summit District encompasses a high-elevation, cinder cone landscape that’s often 20 degrees colder than sea level, while the Kipahulu District encompasses tropical forests, waterfalls and craggy coast near the small town of Hana.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
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My professional background encompasses the authorship of policies, procedures, and operational plans that continue to influence the office’s direction today.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Ogalla said one project that interests her is the renovation of a former medical facility in Joliet to create a veterans centric campus for the Will County Veterans Assistance Commission.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Dreams — probably interests with a hint of values in Welch’s terms — aren’t enough.—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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What follows is an examination of Turner's baffling release from prison and the incredible sorrow that envelops the family after tragically losing a son and getting mired in a custody battle with the very person responsible.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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The power of Brontë’s novel comes from its complex structure and dark, unfiltered prose that envelops you in the swirling, all-encompassing obsession of its protagonists.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Involves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involves. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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