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
Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
In addition to bilateral contacts between Kyiv and Moscow, a contact group could be established involving Ukraine, Russia, key Western powers, and perhaps China.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
There are collateral issues too, involving the indignities of sponsorship and the inequalities of women’s pay, which certainly weren’t in the Million Dollar Baby playbook.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Related Articles Once privatized, Nordstrom isn’t expected to diverge much from its current priorities involving aggressive expansion of the Rack off-price chain, digital growth and comp gains at the Nordstrom upscale department store business.
—David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
Greene and the team are following a similar approach, involving the community and taking feedback into account for current and upcoming projects.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
In previous years, the stretch of roadway outside the business has been the scene of a number of crashes involving pedestrians.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
On the other side of the coin, amid polarizing debates about the programs, proponents of harsher detention policies often seize on high-profile cases involving electronic monitoring.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
While looking back at past projects, Chris Columbus, the director behind holiday classics Home Alone and Gremlins, shared a not-so-merry holiday recollection involving comedian Chevy Chase.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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Carro, known for his tough stance on crime and his experience with cases involving terrorism enhancements, will play a key role in shaping the trial's proceedings.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
In addition to bilateral contacts between Kyiv and Moscow, a contact group could be established involving Ukraine, Russia, key Western powers, and perhaps China.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
There are collateral issues too, involving the indignities of sponsorship and the inequalities of women’s pay, which certainly weren’t in the Million Dollar Baby playbook.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Related Articles Once privatized, Nordstrom isn’t expected to diverge much from its current priorities involving aggressive expansion of the Rack off-price chain, digital growth and comp gains at the Nordstrom upscale department store business.
—David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
Greene and the team are following a similar approach, involving the community and taking feedback into account for current and upcoming projects.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
In previous years, the stretch of roadway outside the business has been the scene of a number of crashes involving pedestrians.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
On the other side of the coin, amid polarizing debates about the programs, proponents of harsher detention policies often seize on high-profile cases involving electronic monitoring.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
While looking back at past projects, Chris Columbus, the director behind holiday classics Home Alone and Gremlins, shared a not-so-merry holiday recollection involving comedian Chevy Chase.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for involving
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Storks Are Fascinating Beyond Their Brood Reducing Ways Despite their ruthless parenting, storks are fascinating creatures with other interesting traits.Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, the puzzles are rarely straightforward, using homophones and wordplay, among other techniques, to keep things interesting.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Second Sunday Second Sunday’s first season premiered late last year and was an intriguing proof of concept; 2024’s more expansive, affecting follow-up is a testament to the value of giving a series time to hit its stride.Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, affecting the stability of the cryptocurrency market could be macroeconomic elements including inflation rates, devaluation of currencies, or market collapse.Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Florida had won four in a row, including a 4-2 victory at Tampa Bay on Sunday.Associated Pess, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The bottom line is that the BOI filings are now due by January 13, 2025, including a 12-day extension just granted by FINCEN.Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Studies show that consumers are significantly more likely to trust a recommendation from an influencer over a brand ad, as influencers act as relatable, authentic and engaging advocates.Deepak Bansal, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Isabelle Phaneuf-Cyr, Rémy Huberdeau, Catherine Legault A luminous and engaging portrait of young non-binary trans photographer Laurence Philomène, one of the most original and inspiring voices of their generation and an LGBTQ+ community icon.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
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Gunfire ensued when Ratliff came out of the vault with a sack containing money.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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American fans have the opportunity to purchase seven different CD variants, all containing collectible items such as photocards, posters, stickers and trading cards.Thania Garcia, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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While landfills may not emit hazardous compounds, non-biodegradable debris is occupying more and more space.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Following Assad’s fall, Israel has expanded its presence beyond the Golan Heights, occupying areas deeper inside Syria and justifying the move by citing security concerns.Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
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The result is an unfamiliar and deeply sensual aural clash of whistles, clicks, and consonants, each molded and metamorphosed by their enveloping fungal tissue.Mariana Fernández, ARTnews.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Some, like Morning and Inger Munch in Black, are aesthetic studies that play with contrast, couching one subject in early light and enveloping the other in a black dress and background.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Donut Lab's approach to supplying builders with a full toolkit of plug-and-play components is certainly intriguing, but what of the vehicles themselves?New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
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This is where Tyme’s role becomes particularly intriguing.Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Involving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involving. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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