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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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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4
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
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
These reports have been part of the narrative from the beginning, as has been another idea Morgan brought up, surrounding the fact that there was no real primary involving Harris since Biden retired so late into the campaign.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
Armstrong was on probation for a case in Georgia involving charges of first-degree cruelty to children, false imprisonment, simple battery and obstructing or hindering of law enforcement, records show.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
According to the study, industries involving computer and math roles (where AI was adopted more widely) are among the sectors seeing the highest levels of unemployment—though how much of this is the result of displacement, or a rebalance following COVID-era hiring, is up for debate.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The rider allows for construction funded by ratepayers involving a rate increase.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
Joe’s decision to run comes about after two incidents involving social media.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
The Supreme Court affirmed as much in a 1988 ruling involving televangelist Jerry Falwell.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
At Walden's Puddle, there have been a lot of mange cases involving young red foxes, in their first or second year, the vet said.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
But if the evidence shows Aspiration merely wanted to pay Leonard to get his endorsement, a conspiracy theory involving Ballmer and the Clippers would take a hit.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
These reports have been part of the narrative from the beginning, as has been another idea Morgan brought up, surrounding the fact that there was no real primary involving Harris since Biden retired so late into the campaign.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
Armstrong was on probation for a case in Georgia involving charges of first-degree cruelty to children, false imprisonment, simple battery and obstructing or hindering of law enforcement, records show.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
According to the study, industries involving computer and math roles (where AI was adopted more widely) are among the sectors seeing the highest levels of unemployment—though how much of this is the result of displacement, or a rebalance following COVID-era hiring, is up for debate.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The rider allows for construction funded by ratepayers involving a rate increase.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
Joe’s decision to run comes about after two incidents involving social media.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
The Supreme Court affirmed as much in a 1988 ruling involving televangelist Jerry Falwell.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
At Walden's Puddle, there have been a lot of mange cases involving young red foxes, in their first or second year, the vet said.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for involving
Adjective
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So, ask yourself, Is my profile accurate, up-to-date, relevant, interesting, impressive, and credible?—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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What makes the show interesting, however, isn’t just the chemistry between the trio of anchors, though that is certainly part of the equation.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hyper- and hypoglycemia cause symptoms affecting brain function, mood, and other body systems.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
6 Sep. 2025
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Curious to know how your self-awareness is affecting your relationships?—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The boats offer a low-effort way to spy on some of the coolest marine life in the region, including bat rays and even the occasional shark.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings joined the company’s board in May 2025 after giving more than $20 million to Democrats, including $7 million to a pro-Harris super PAC.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nice drive-by swipe there on a Tony Pollard carry as Jonathon Cooper was wrapping him up.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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Small Things Like These was shot between wrapping Oppenheimer and the awards run, with financing coming together when Murphy’s co-star Matt Damon joined as producer.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Its plots were familiar yet engaging, and its characters were the kind viewers wanted to spend time with week after week.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The process of sitting became vitally important to Bella, as did proving herself an engaging enough companion.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ten Hag’s first season at United yielded silverware and a third-place league finish, but also had bouts of concerning away form, with tactical weaknesses that would eventually spread and critically undermine his plans for the future.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Far more concerning is the fact that the median age of onset for eating disorders in the United States coincides with the typical age of college enrollment.—
Mallary Tenore Tarpley,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In February, a fire destroyed a South Korean budget carrier Air Busan plane, which subsequently prohibited carry-on luggage containing portable chargers from being stored in overhead bins.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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On DSPs and at digital retailers, the 23 new songs merely comprise disc one of Swag II, with a second disc also containing the 21 songs originally released as Swag the First.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
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The first opened in 2010, occupying eight floors of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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After occupying a major role on Broadway for decades, Schumacher stepped down as president of Disney Theatrical in 2023, and segued to the role of chief creative officer.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Involving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involving. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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