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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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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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
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The sport’s biggest star is a 50-year-old man who during its biggest week is currently overseas recovering from his latest off-the-course incident involving the police.
—Mac Engel
april 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Its last call for service involving a horse was in November.
—Nick Sullivan
april 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Police say Vanscoy, who was a volunteer baseball coach with the Burleson Youth Association, intentionally and knowingly engaged in conduct involving penetration of a child under 14.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The legal disputes involving the principals behind Open Cheer & Dance and the Varsity defendants predate the current litigation.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
On a timeless Mediterranean island, 12-year-old Mila’s peaceful and simple existence in her family home is disrupted when her father is killed due to an act of cruelty over inheritance money involving her aunt Khulan (Molina).
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The other crash involving a Mach E killed two people at night on Interstate 95 in Philadelphia.
—Josh Funk, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Bali Police Chief Daniel Adityajaya said the arrest was part of a joint investigation involving Spanish and Scottish police.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Murillo said the Mining Arc later became a financial lifeline for the Venezuelan regime as oil revenues collapsed, with gold extraction expanding rapidly under opaque arrangements involving state players and armed groups.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The sport’s biggest star is a 50-year-old man who during its biggest week is currently overseas recovering from his latest off-the-course incident involving the police.
—Mac Engel
april 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Its last call for service involving a horse was in November.
—Nick Sullivan
april 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Police say Vanscoy, who was a volunteer baseball coach with the Burleson Youth Association, intentionally and knowingly engaged in conduct involving penetration of a child under 14.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The legal disputes involving the principals behind Open Cheer & Dance and the Varsity defendants predate the current litigation.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
On a timeless Mediterranean island, 12-year-old Mila’s peaceful and simple existence in her family home is disrupted when her father is killed due to an act of cruelty over inheritance money involving her aunt Khulan (Molina).
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The other crash involving a Mach E killed two people at night on Interstate 95 in Philadelphia.
—Josh Funk, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Bali Police Chief Daniel Adityajaya said the arrest was part of a joint investigation involving Spanish and Scottish police.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for involving
Adjective
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Rooms are in muted tones of grey, green, and dusky blue, and even the smallest have plenty of space with king-size beds and a table and chairs—the city views are more interesting, but the ones overlooking the courtyard have dinky Juliette balconies as a consolation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Just one last, quick point on your interesting interview with Governor Moore.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Fredericson says that exercise also supports weight management by affecting appetite, increasing calorie burn and helping preserve lean muscle mass, which is essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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One way the Plant Health Care Report helps is by tracking units that measure how warmth is accumulating as days grow longer, affecting the development of plants and other organisms.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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But the first half was largely a grind for Tatum, who shot just 2-of-11 from the field, including 0-of-5 on 3-pointers.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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According to prosecutors, Schooley had connections to Persia’s family, including performing construction work at her stepfather’s home and a business associated with him.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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There’s familiarity there, but there’s also intriguing talent with Thompson.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The likes of Xabi Alonso, Enzo Maresca and Roberto De Zerbi are intriguing new options, but none offer the combination of experience, tactical flexibility and past silverware than Tuchel, a manager who brings solidity in and out of possession.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Matthews is currently wrapping production on Empire State, starring Gerard Butler and Hayley Atwell, and also previously directed the series Nautilus for AMC+, alongside commercials, music videos and short films.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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Video of the brawl caught Weiss wrapping his arms around the legs of Soler and taking him to the ground.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The world is more interesting — more engaging but also more wondrous — when thought and care for aesthetics is built into even the most mundane tasks and objects.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The flashbacks to Emma’s adolescence, which Borgli films with some curiosity, are far more engaging than the film’s depictions of the chatty Boston bourgeoisie, which exude self-satisfied certainty.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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More concerning, humanin was eventually linked to breast and brain cancers.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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That’s concerning, for sure, considering that Colorado’s 1,531 strikeouts last season were the most in the National League and the third-most in franchise history.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Investigators also recovered a bloodstained rock, clothing and bags allegedly containing medical supplies tied to the defendant.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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For the first time, paleontologists have discovered a 250-million-year-old fossil egg containing an embryo of a mammal ancestor.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Involving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involving. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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