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
Steve Taplin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Last week, Latvia’s government collapsed following an argument over the handling of multiple incidents involving stray drones suspected to be from Ukraine.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
In a statement on social media, Salinas Police Chief Carlos Acosta said the department received information late last year about possible criminal conduct involving Officer Brian Jimenez-Gomez.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 20 May 2026
As for the Cliff Booth movie, like all things involving Tarantino, it has been closely guarded.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
Then consider litigation involving athletes whose NCAA eligibility has expired.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 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
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
Verb
Work sits in the backlog because no single team has the authority to finish it without involving three others.
—Steve Taplin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Last week, Latvia’s government collapsed following an argument over the handling of multiple incidents involving stray drones suspected to be from Ukraine.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
In a statement on social media, Salinas Police Chief Carlos Acosta said the department received information late last year about possible criminal conduct involving Officer Brian Jimenez-Gomez.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 20 May 2026
As for the Cliff Booth movie, like all things involving Tarantino, it has been closely guarded.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
Then consider litigation involving athletes whose NCAA eligibility has expired.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for involving
Adjective
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An interesting wine list includes English sparkling wines like Hundred Hills, and there are 5,000 more bottles in the cellar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The psychologist found these analogies interesting.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The broader macro environment is also affecting consumer choices.—
,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Some of the day’s most affecting moments came from first-time nominees still processing how quickly their lives have changed.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 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
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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Plus, wool's texture makes the toy more engaging for cats.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
18 May 2026
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By creating shareable, engaging content, marketers aim to have their message spread exponentially, like a virus transmitting itself through a population.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
Verb
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For DiPentima, the bill’s swift progress though the legislature was concerning.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Over the past ten-plus years, American students’ academic achievement has experienced a concerning decline.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
16 May 2026
Verb
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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 21 May. 2026.
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