as in to interest
to hold the attention of
a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending
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Recent Examples of engross
Some of you may have been deeply engrossed in communications projects like a proposal for a VIP, a contract negotiation, the launch of an endeavor or travel.
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Kyle Thomas, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
But she was engrossed in this process and had these huge numbers of people waiting to come see her.
—David Schenker, Foreign Affairs, 18 May 2015
Dear Eric: My friend has been totally engrossed with messaging celebrities through Telegram.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
Popular on Variety As for adult viewers, they may be engrossed during the sporadic stretches of middling suspense, and impressed by the striking cinematography of Idan Menin, which greatly enhances the movie’s overall impact.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Kyle Thomas, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
But she was engrossed in this process and had these huge numbers of people waiting to come see her.
—David Schenker, Foreign Affairs, 18 May 2015
Dear Eric: My friend has been totally engrossed with messaging celebrities through Telegram.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
Popular on Variety As for adult viewers, they may be engrossed during the sporadic stretches of middling suspense, and impressed by the striking cinematography of Idan Menin, which greatly enhances the movie’s overall impact.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engross
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With Iman, what interested me was the drama that the secret could engender, in terms of not only his story but his relationship with his family.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
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The aesthetics of sport still interest Chavarria; now, the athletes interest him too.Maya Singer, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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Actor Nick Pupo plays Yarrow in A Complete Unknown. Peter, Paul and Mary were immersed in the volatile politics of the 1960s.Newsweek, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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In another photo, the trio of ladies were immersed in conversation, as was Chalamet, and all four stars were smiling.Julia Moore, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Madison's logic has certainly intrigued many, and the video has gone viral with more than 128,700 views and almost 10,000 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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This will not be a very popular take, and maybe its the optimist in me, but I'm intrigued by most of the analytic models that have USC as a top ~20 team, despite their mediocre record.Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Fishing for Microbes For years, Irene Salinas has been fascinated by a simple physiological fact: The distance between the nose and the brain is quite small.Yasemin Saplakoglu, WIRED, 5 Jan. 2025
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Rosenberg, who had been fascinated by Zygielbojm’s story for years, agreed.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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During the week of its premiere the bottom spot on Nielsen’s streaming originals list was occupied by The Great British Baking Show, which was viewed for 382 million minutes meaning that Skeleton Crew came to less than that.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Today, grizzly bears occupy only 4% of their former range, which included much of the Rocky Mountain Region, extended up into western and central Canada and northern Mexico, according to environmental nonprofit WildEarth Guardians.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, the procedure involves removing silicone or saline implants.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Treatment often involves antibiotics and supportive care.Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The industry has attracted a range of investors, including wealthy individuals, banks, development finance institutions, corporations, foundations, pension funds and religious institutions.Helet Botha, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
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Reports indicate that convenience, speed, and the social interaction offered by social media platforms are key factors attracting younger people to consume news online.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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My mum busies herself with warm croissants and the waiting crossword.Carolyn Figel, Hazlitt, 27 Nov. 2024
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With a bit of a haphazard assembly line of toy horse body parts between the couple, Ahmed expertly attached sticks that made up the horse’s legs, while Fatima busied herself cutting intricate bits of paper to adorn each horse for its full, multi-coloured glory.Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Engross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engross. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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