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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3
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
Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The physical series turned chippy late in Game 1 and that carried over to the start of Game 2 with a pair of scuffles, each involving more than a half-dozen players, breaking out 12 seconds apart midway through the first period.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Kansas City has made a trade involving a first-round pick in seven of the last 10 drafts, with mostly strong results — including the 2017 deal that landed Patrick Mahomes.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
The incident is the latest in a string of close calls involving commercial aircraft that have drawn scrutiny from federal regulators and lawmakers.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Just three weeks ago, Vancouver Police reported five incidents involving a man allegedly robbing people after arranging to meet with him, to sell the suspect Pokémon cards.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The evaluation follows a forensic audit completed in March 2025 that identified a $7 million fund involving insurance rebates, according to RSCCD Board President Phillip Yarbrough.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Chappelle has had a long professional relationship with Netflix, which has stood by him through ongoing controversy involving his trans jokes.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Expecting a change of pace, Nora is unexpectedly pulled into a murder investigation involving a female climate activist.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
The push for funding comes amid a number of high-profile incidents involving apparent air traffic control mistakes, including a deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport in New York City last month.
—Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The physical series turned chippy late in Game 1 and that carried over to the start of Game 2 with a pair of scuffles, each involving more than a half-dozen players, breaking out 12 seconds apart midway through the first period.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Kansas City has made a trade involving a first-round pick in seven of the last 10 drafts, with mostly strong results — including the 2017 deal that landed Patrick Mahomes.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
The incident is the latest in a string of close calls involving commercial aircraft that have drawn scrutiny from federal regulators and lawmakers.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Just three weeks ago, Vancouver Police reported five incidents involving a man allegedly robbing people after arranging to meet with him, to sell the suspect Pokémon cards.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The evaluation follows a forensic audit completed in March 2025 that identified a $7 million fund involving insurance rebates, according to RSCCD Board President Phillip Yarbrough.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Chappelle has had a long professional relationship with Netflix, which has stood by him through ongoing controversy involving his trans jokes.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Expecting a change of pace, Nora is unexpectedly pulled into a murder investigation involving a female climate activist.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for involving
Adjective
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Ruby Mace The most interesting outsider.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Saturday’s 11th inning featured an interesting debate.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, for the next six years, Uranus will be opposite your sign affecting your closest partnerships.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Over the last 30 days, the state has had more than 800 reported wildfires, affecting more than 43,500 acres, Johnny Sabo, the director of the Georgia Forestry Commission, said during the news conference.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald catches up with Mike Florio about the state of the Dolphins, including potential draft plans, De'Von Achane's future and why the team is excited about Malik Willis.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Moreover, Puth played several keyboard solos that lasted two minutes or longer, including in two of his first three selections.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 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
Verb
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As Jordan celebrated, cameras caught him approaching Hamlin, wrapping his hand around his neck in a playful chokehold and planting a kiss on his head before walking off.—
Ryan Brennan
April 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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Balor clotheslined Mysterio, hit him with a chair multiple times before wrapping his head in between the chair and drop-kicking him into the corner.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In a video, students at Haverford High School and colleagues described Smith as passionate, caring, charismatic and engaging.—
Kelsie Hoffman,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The subject of this engaging biography is the eighteenth-and-nineteenth-century naturalist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, who is often ridiculed as a faulty precursor to Darwin.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That is why the recent decision to advance legislation (House Bill 1360, the Affordable Housing Financing Fund) to divert approximately $130 million from Proposition 123 funds is so concerning.—
Heidi Williams,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Palencia’s oblique strain was the latest in a series of pitching injuries the Cubs have had to deal with, and was especially concerning considering the shaky state of the bullpen with the losses of high-leverage options Hunter Harvey and Phil Maton.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The rambling, low-slung building, containing 200 rooms, including 36 suites, is easy to get lost in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The findings, published in an April 21 study led by University of Florida geologist Amy Williams in the journal Nature, reveal that of the 21 carbon-containing molecules identified, seven were detected for the first time on Mars.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Involving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involving. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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