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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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
Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Federal ethics rules generally bar government employees for one year from working on matters involving their former employers or clients.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
By involving students in the discussion and not forcing them to be compliant with rules, young people are allowed to navigate conflicts and have a voice on how to address them, Shenker said.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
At least five people are dead following a pile-up crash involving dozens of vehicles in Colorado that occurred as high winds blew dirt, making for low to zero visibility, authorities said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
The Hales Corners Police Department is investigating a threat involving Hales Corners Lutheran School last week.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Last year, the City Council approved an ordinance to offer rewards for information involving theft of city plaques, tombstones, statues, light standards, and copper wire, and theft of metals linked to the Sixth Street Bridge.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
At the end of Manchester City’s 2-1 recent win against Liverpool, as officials gradually untangled the bizarre late incident involving Erling Haaland and Dominik Szoboszlai, Neville informed viewers how close the game was to full time.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
After Rapoport reported Sunday that trading Pickens is an option for the team, fans called back to the drama of last offseason involving Parsons and wondered if the Cowboys could be heading down the same road.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
The crackdown follows fatal crashes involving truck drivers who weren’t properly qualified, including incidents in Florida and Indiana that killed multiple people.
—Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Federal ethics rules generally bar government employees for one year from working on matters involving their former employers or clients.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
By involving students in the discussion and not forcing them to be compliant with rules, young people are allowed to navigate conflicts and have a voice on how to address them, Shenker said.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
At least five people are dead following a pile-up crash involving dozens of vehicles in Colorado that occurred as high winds blew dirt, making for low to zero visibility, authorities said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
The Hales Corners Police Department is investigating a threat involving Hales Corners Lutheran School last week.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Last year, the City Council approved an ordinance to offer rewards for information involving theft of city plaques, tombstones, statues, light standards, and copper wire, and theft of metals linked to the Sixth Street Bridge.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
At the end of Manchester City’s 2-1 recent win against Liverpool, as officials gradually untangled the bizarre late incident involving Erling Haaland and Dominik Szoboszlai, Neville informed viewers how close the game was to full time.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
After Rapoport reported Sunday that trading Pickens is an option for the team, fans called back to the drama of last offseason involving Parsons and wondered if the Cowboys could be heading down the same road.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for involving
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Later during the keynote, Hounsou shared an interesting nugget about the film’s budget when asked by an audience member about the difficulty of getting period films about the African diaspora off the ground in Hollywood.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2026
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Bubic had an interesting offseason.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Oxford Economics economist Nico Palesch warned that advances in robotics could soon also disrupt physical jobs, potentially affecting up to 20% of the workforce.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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McChrystal says the separations are a mistake and are affecting mission readiness -- one of the very values that Hegseth claims as a priority for his Department of War, amid several simmering global conflicts.—
Lauren Hodges,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
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Public pressure became even stronger after the initial wave of Ukrainian liberations of towns around Kyiv revealed Russian atrocities – including mass killings of civilians.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Whitney Murphy was shot three times, including in the back of the head at point-blank range, according to court records that referenced her autopsy report.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 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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Our guide to the best upcoming sci-fi movies in 2026 features a blockbuster mix of popular franchises, intriguing one-offs, and one of the greatest directors of all time heading back to alien visitation territory.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Clematis climbs by wrapping its short leaf stems around support structures and may initially require a string or wire to climb.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Beside her, the crowd crept forward, wrapping around Our Lady of Mount Carmel with Cupich at the front.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The event will focus on wisdom and wellness, featuring engaging speakers, meaningful conversations, and breathtaking coastal views paired with exceptional cuisine, according to a news release.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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On Instagram, gallery posts played a pivotal role in their strategy, accounting for 70 percent of the channel’s top 20 most engaging posts.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The mood today was more tenuous, the industry crowd mulling in the lobby with cocktails, discussing the tail end of awards season and the controversy coming out of the Berlin Film Festival concerning politically cautious juror statements.—
Film Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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In addition, two related proposals would exempt records concerning the decision to designate groups as terrorist organizations from public disclosure.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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In this study, P-free and P-containing glasses and glass ceramics were synthesized and evaluated using various analytical methods to clarify the influence of P addition on the glass structure and state of P after crystallization.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The dish gets all of its flavor from a rice mixture containing onions, peppers, tomatoes, and bacon that roasts in the pan alongside the chicken.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Involving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involving. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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