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
Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
But as more flyers turn to booze to soothe their nerves, the number of aggressive incidents on planes involving passengers has crept up.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The symbols were found plastered on several synagogues, private homes, cars and a Jewish community center — with one instance involving a swastika being painted over a plaque honoring victims of the Holocaust.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Florida’s Board of Medicine reviews sensitive medical material involving practitioner complaints and their members’ names are public.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
And former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa questioned Becerra’s role in a corruption scandal involving a former aide who pleaded guilty to siphoning funds from Becerra’s dormant campaign account to pad his salary.
—Ben Paviour
may 6, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
John Quigley, a senior fellow at the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania, said the market may not yet have fully felt the impact of disruptions involving the Strait of Hormuz — a key global oil shipping route.
—Jim McHugh, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Months earlier, the shooter had extensive conversations with ChatGPT discussing scenarios involving gun violence, the lawsuits allege.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Carr did not attend and the trade show’s program did not feature a traditional panel involving the heads of the NAB, FCC and other regulators.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
But as more flyers turn to booze to soothe their nerves, the number of aggressive incidents on planes involving passengers has crept up.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The symbols were found plastered on several synagogues, private homes, cars and a Jewish community center — with one instance involving a swastika being painted over a plaque honoring victims of the Holocaust.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Florida’s Board of Medicine reviews sensitive medical material involving practitioner complaints and their members’ names are public.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
And former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa questioned Becerra’s role in a corruption scandal involving a former aide who pleaded guilty to siphoning funds from Becerra’s dormant campaign account to pad his salary.
—Ben Paviour
may 6, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
John Quigley, a senior fellow at the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania, said the market may not yet have fully felt the impact of disruptions involving the Strait of Hormuz — a key global oil shipping route.
—Jim McHugh, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Months earlier, the shooter had extensive conversations with ChatGPT discussing scenarios involving gun violence, the lawsuits allege.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Carr did not attend and the trade show’s program did not feature a traditional panel involving the heads of the NAB, FCC and other regulators.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for involving
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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
Verb
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The city also hasn’t released a calculation of how many new units would be required if SB 79 ends up affecting 52 bus stops instead of four.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Their prevalence is also expected to expand in 2026, according to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, which forecasts the prevalence of certain diseases affecting dogs across the United States with more than 94% accuracy.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Verb
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However, the opening bid is set at $1 million, and the auction house estimates that the historic gold nugget will realize between $3 million and $7 million, not including the buyer’s premium.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Those pullbacks, in turn, prompted legislation in several states, including Minnesota, to stop drug manufacturers from restricting their 340B discounts.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
8 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
Verb
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But to start wrapping things up, Ben, your two previous books were both fiction—a novel and a short story collection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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But Boise responded, in part by wrapping flagpoles in the rainbow colors of the flag.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Rivals provide more engaging driving dynamics, but the Envista isn't designed to be thrilling.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Kelly Clarkson has certainly earned her place as the queen of daytime talk shows, thanks to her standout guests and engaging conversations.—
Sarah DiMuro,
PEOPLE,
4 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
Verb
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But the most common proxies, including tree rings, pollen and ice cores containing pockets of ancient air, have already been well studied.—
Hannah Richter,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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Suitcases are discovered, containing plot devices.—
Robert Lloyd,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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“Involving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involving. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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