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
Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
The May 10 episode of Season 3 prompted backlash online over a plotline involving the Cassie Howard character, played by Sydney Sweeney.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The first exercise simulated a scenario involving a potential nuclear detonation in orbit.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
An accident involving two vehicles on the eastbound Texas 114 service road at the Dove Road intersection is being investigated by the Southlake Police Department.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Lepoutre said Chapiron’s project is inspired by real cases in France involving young women who set themselves up as informal practitioners, offering discounted Botox and injections with dubious products.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 May 2026
The group stage will feature a pair of matches involving Team USA, against Paraguay on June 12 and Turkey on June 25.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
The issue of antisemitism is also roiling the Green Party, which has passed Labour in the polls, but is now facing numerous scandals involving its candidates posting antisemitic content.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Drivers across the Philadelphia region say rising gas prices are becoming increasingly difficult to manage, as tensions involving Iran continue to disrupt global oil markets and raise concerns about future supply.
—Jim McHugh, CBS News, 6 May 2026
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But Camp Miasma, specifically one (ahem) climactic scene involving Billy’s character, has triggered something in Kris.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
The May 10 episode of Season 3 prompted backlash online over a plotline involving the Cassie Howard character, played by Sydney Sweeney.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The first exercise simulated a scenario involving a potential nuclear detonation in orbit.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
An accident involving two vehicles on the eastbound Texas 114 service road at the Dove Road intersection is being investigated by the Southlake Police Department.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Lepoutre said Chapiron’s project is inspired by real cases in France involving young women who set themselves up as informal practitioners, offering discounted Botox and injections with dubious products.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 May 2026
The group stage will feature a pair of matches involving Team USA, against Paraguay on June 12 and Turkey on June 25.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
The issue of antisemitism is also roiling the Green Party, which has passed Labour in the polls, but is now facing numerous scandals involving its candidates posting antisemitic content.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Drivers across the Philadelphia region say rising gas prices are becoming increasingly difficult to manage, as tensions involving Iran continue to disrupt global oil markets and raise concerns about future supply.
—Jim McHugh, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for involving
Adjective
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From there, both fighters were trading blows, but the fifth round was when Strickland had an interesting moment with Chimaev.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Welcome to Taste Test, where every week our critic Jonah Flicker explores the most buzzworthy and interesting whiskeys in the world.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
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Despite affecting millions of women every year, menopause and its transitional stages have historically been under-discussed in both medicine and mainstream culture.—
Aisha Alves,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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Those shortages will compound over time because the war’s high casualties are affecting Russia’s broader demographic outlook.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Glossip has received public support both nationally and internationally, including from celebrities like Kim Kardashian.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The content surrounding the campaign has drawn praise from a handful of celebrities, including reality star/entrepreneur Paris Hilton, actor Taylor Lautner and celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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And while the company presented more data on that drug Tuesday, showing promising first-line and combination data on daraxonrasib, scientists also showed in another session intriguing preclinical data on a completely new compound that may represent what comes after the current lineup.—
Angus Chen,
STAT,
21 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 sky is threatening rain on an early Wednesday evening, but that hasn’t stopped a line of people from wrapping around a tall brick building in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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The suit also featured a sleek black strap running down her torso, with the top wrapping around her bodice.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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In his free time, Sebastian also enjoys playing video games, which gives him a chance to relax and connect with others in a fun and engaging way.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Friday’s episode felt more engaging because Bayless set the tone.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The most concerning scenario is a slow-moving catastrophe that never fully enters public consciousness due to largely absent data.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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His administration is expected to transform political dynamics within the European Union, where the former prime minister had upended the bloc by frequently vetoing key decisions, most recently concerning support for neighboring Ukraine.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Boxes from the White House, some containing classified material, had been found crammed into a bathroom at Mar-a-Lago, next to a toilet and below a crystal chandelier.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Planters containing other trees and perennials, including hazel, hawthorn, field maples, ferns, and grasses, will continue the forest theme through the colonnade to the main entrance.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
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“Involving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involving. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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