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as in to affect
to be the business or affair of
this isn't something that involves you, so don't worry about it
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2
as in to include
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 to interest
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 to wrap
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 involve
Being family owned is a key attribute and the next generation of the owning families already are involved in the company.
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Wwd Staff, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
Jason Isaacs on the Perverse Pleasures of The White Lotus Season 3
Theory 3: Rick is involved with the robbery
Walton Goggins in The White LotusFabio Lovino—HBO
Rick was also way too quick to dismiss the possibility that Chelsea could have died.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
But the hard truth is, there is also a fair amount of stress involved—both for families who are throwing the parties as well as the families who are invited.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 24 Feb. 2025
The Supreme Court will debate Wednesday whether judges can use that threshold test for workplace discrimination allegations not involving members of a minority group.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
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Wwd Staff, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
Jason Isaacs on the Perverse Pleasures of The White Lotus Season 3
Theory 3: Rick is involved with the robbery
Walton Goggins in The White LotusFabio Lovino—HBO
Rick was also way too quick to dismiss the possibility that Chelsea could have died.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
But the hard truth is, there is also a fair amount of stress involved—both for families who are throwing the parties as well as the families who are invited.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 24 Feb. 2025
The Supreme Court will debate Wednesday whether judges can use that threshold test for workplace discrimination allegations not involving members of a minority group.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for involve
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The tax relief applies to individuals and businesses in southern California affected by wildfires and straight-line winds that began Jan. 7.—
Susan Tompor,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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This decision will jeopardize our national security and significantly affect and damage the economies of numerous communities nationwide.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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The non-manufacturing PMI, which includes services and construction, also climbed to 50.4 from 50.2 in January.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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Most categories, including Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Screenplay, are determined by a plurality vote, meaning the nominee with the highest number of votes wins.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Garcia’s explanation: The American style of living has always interested him.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2025
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Other word names like Blessing, Treasure, Loyalty and Cherish might interest this crowd, as well.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2025
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So houses are mostly Mediterranean, wrapped with stucco or fiber cement — noncombustible materials — with a few splashes of stone and brick thrown in.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Matt Turner, the U.S. goalkeeper, did not make a save throughout the game and frequently ran over to his team’s bench to wrap himself in a blanket.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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The warning was released on Thursday at 1:21 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 1:30 a.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2025
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This family was concerned about having to share their information with potential buyers.—
Bruce Werner,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The complaint contains screenshots purportedly of text conversations between Luna and Tiffith Jr.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2025
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For reference, one teaspoon of psyllium powder contains 3.4 grams of fiber, which is equivalent to eating a whole apple.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
19 Feb. 2025
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Oleksandr Prokudin, head of Ukraine’s southern Kherson region, which was mostly occupied by Russia early in the war but later partially retaken by Ukrainian forces, said three years of war had hardened his countrymen to the ups and downs of the fight to survive.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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The property occupies a sizable 7,500-square-foot lot.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
1 Mar. 2025
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In this treatment, guests are enveloped in the calming aromas of local lavender, followed by gold ear seed therapy and a blissful grounding ritual, honoring the feet with a botanical exfoliation and foot reflexology massage.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Stay Here: Forestis is a luxury eco-friendly wellness resort enveloped by nature, offering staggering views of the sawtoothed mountain peaks and forested valleys.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Involve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involve. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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