1
as in engaged
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Relevance
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2
as in concerned
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in intrigued
to hold the attention of
the book didn't interest me, so I ended up watching the parade of people on the sidewalk
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Try This Instead
Try This InsteadFor
Try This
interested parties
an interested reader
interested buyers
interested citizens
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Recent Examples of interested
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Those interested in viewing the aurora borealis should check the latest prediction and seek out dark, clear areas with a view of the northern horizon.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Those interested in some of the math that goes behind this observation should read Section 4.3 of the paper.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
At the time, at least 15 other teams also were interested in the 6-foot-2, 200-pound receiver from Missouri State.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Grenell — who served as Trump’s ambassador to Germany during his first term — didn’t seem that interested in actually engaging with Williams’ questions.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Those interested in viewing the aurora borealis should check the latest prediction and seek out dark, clear areas with a view of the northern horizon.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Those interested in some of the math that goes behind this observation should read Section 4.3 of the paper.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
At the time, at least 15 other teams also were interested in the 6-foot-2, 200-pound receiver from Missouri State.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interested
Adjective
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If leaders can channel a new hire’s enthusiasm into the work, that person will be much more engaged.—
Bruce Tulgan,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The trip will be led by Lauren Sánchez — who is engaged to Bezos and is vice chair of the billionaire’s Earth Fund — and marks Blue Origin’s 11th human space flight.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Though most are rightly concerned about the downside risk from tariffs, there is an upside if this pressure results in better trade terms for U.S. companies, and the tariffs can be reduced in the short term.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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But some who utilize government welfare programs in order to obtain food are concerned that Trump’s promises will clash with his determination to cut government spending.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As a bourbon reviewer who enjoys the flavor of spirits but has always been easily prone to hangovers, Eric Burke was intrigued.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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The findings intrigued physicist Richard Taylor of the University of Oregon, whose work over the last 20 years includes analyzing fractal patterns in the paintings of Jackson Pollock.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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But [Davies] is so knowledgeable, so supportive and involved.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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Given his legacy and involved discography, many might assume the guitar icon had conquered this genre-specific list years ago — but somehow, that’s never been the case until now.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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What fascinated me about the book is how everybody is part of this drive that this woman had.—
Adam Moss,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2024
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As a young child, Johnson was fascinated by books.—
Calvin Tomkins,
The New Yorker,
9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Guthrie’s buddy Pete Seeger (Edward Norton) in visiting him, and Bob walks into the room looking quizzical.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Dec. 2024
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And there were some quizzical looks and whispers about the guy walking around the Peoria Sports Complex in restricted areas.—
Kevin Acee,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That slides into the date previously occupied by Matt Reeves The Batman sequel, which is currently untitled.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Dec. 2024
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The century-old watchmaker stopped operations when the Soviets occupied East Germany post-WWII.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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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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Some tea bags release billions of tiny plastic particles when immersed in hot water, creating tea that can harm your health and increase your risk of cancer—but not all tea is equally as dangerous.—
Hatty Willmoth,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Interested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interested. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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