as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
an involving book that you won't be able to put down
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1
as in affecting
to be the business or affair of
this isn't something that involves you, so don't worry about it
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2
as in including
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 intriguing
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 wrapping
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 involving
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
But this ludicrous 1943 espionage plot involving a corpse, fake papers and amazing good fortune also lends itself to absurdity.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
The study evaluated cities based on metrics such as number of people killed in fatal crashes, total crashes, crashes involving a drunk driver, crashes involving a distracted driver and crashes involving speeding.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
The cases stem from allegations made against the Atomic Blonde executive producer back in late 2017, with at least one of them involving a former assistant to Guillod.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
The Waterbury Police Department’s Juvenile Division’s Criminal Investigation Bureau conducted an investigation into a physical altercation involving four seventh-grade students at Wallace Middle School on March 3.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
And more recent headlines about the film predominately focused on real-life drama involving her evil queen, Gal Gadot.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The infection in Ludwig angina is considered polymicrobial, involving various types of bacteria.
—Francisco J. Rivera Rosario, Health, 11 Mar. 2025
The two most-conservative Supreme Court justices have launched a scathing rebuke of the rest of the court for refusing to hear a case involving 24 states.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
The new advisories follow several incidents involving foreign nationals being detained or deported at US airports, despite carrying valid documentation.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
But this ludicrous 1943 espionage plot involving a corpse, fake papers and amazing good fortune also lends itself to absurdity.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
The study evaluated cities based on metrics such as number of people killed in fatal crashes, total crashes, crashes involving a drunk driver, crashes involving a distracted driver and crashes involving speeding.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
The cases stem from allegations made against the Atomic Blonde executive producer back in late 2017, with at least one of them involving a former assistant to Guillod.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
The Waterbury Police Department’s Juvenile Division’s Criminal Investigation Bureau conducted an investigation into a physical altercation involving four seventh-grade students at Wallace Middle School on March 3.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
And more recent headlines about the film predominately focused on real-life drama involving her evil queen, Gal Gadot.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The infection in Ludwig angina is considered polymicrobial, involving various types of bacteria.
—Francisco J. Rivera Rosario, Health, 11 Mar. 2025
The two most-conservative Supreme Court justices have launched a scathing rebuke of the rest of the court for refusing to hear a case involving 24 states.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for involving
Adjective
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There’s something quite interesting about the actor’s experience.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
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Maureen Murphy made things interesting late in the third period, cutting the Ottawa lead in half with five minutes remaining.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Verb
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This helps your healthcare provider check for infections, kidney problems, or other issues affecting your bladder and urinary tract.—
Sayaka Blickenderfer, PhD,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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This helps your healthcare provider check for infections, kidney problems, or other issues affecting your bladder and urinary tract.—
Sayaka Blickenderfer, PhD,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Kyiv's forces have also kept up air assaults on Russia, including strikes on a military airbase and a command center.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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This year, the Chiefs have eight picks, including two in the third round, the byproduct of last year’s trade with the Tennessee Titans that centered on cornerback L’Jarius Sneed.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In one example of brand testing, two key takeaways were that virtual try-on is very engaging, while AI chat interface was perceived negatively.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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These findings suggest that keeping relationships exciting and engaging is just as important as managing conflicts.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Gunfire ensued when Ratliff came out of the vault with a sack containing money.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
24 Dec. 2024
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American fans have the opportunity to purchase seven different CD variants, all containing collectible items such as photocards, posters, stickers and trading cards.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Yes, Israel as an occupying power does not have that right to self-defense.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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City sit fourth in the WSL, seven points off Champions League qualification with Manchester United occupying third place.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Plus, from the ’90s, came a striking over-the-knee boot in suede, enveloping the leg like a second skin.—
Stephen Garner,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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Made for on-the-go application, the formula hydrates skin with jojoba seed oil and vitamin E while enveloping it in SIDIA’s best-selling scent, a mystical blend of juniper, cypress and musks.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In the mood for a jauntily charming sci-fi comedy dripping with wry wit and an intriguing mystery?—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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In an intriguing revision, the Heartbeat team expanded the role of the Page, who is besotted with the Syrian captain Narraboth, who is in turn besotted with Salome.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Involving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involving. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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