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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
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Penske said the truck involved was out on rent to a commercial trucking company, based on its records.
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
No per-ticket profits are involved, and any revenue generated is reinvested directly into local safety improvements.
—John Seng, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2025
She was involved in multiple efforts to expand IVF access last Congress that were ultimately blocked by Republicans.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
Within moments, all 10 players on the court, along with multiple coaches and trainers, were involved in the scuffle.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
No per-ticket profits are involved, and any revenue generated is reinvested directly into local safety improvements.
—John Seng, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2025
She was involved in multiple efforts to expand IVF access last Congress that were ultimately blocked by Republicans.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
Within moments, all 10 players on the court, along with multiple coaches and trainers, were involved in the scuffle.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for involve
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Wang and his crew will conduct 22 research experiments centered on how spaceflight and microgravity affect the human body that will provide insights for future long-duration missions deep into the cosmos.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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The outcome of those cases will affect U.S. life in many ways.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Other cast members include Catherine O’Hara, Ike Barinholtz, Kathryn Hahn, Keyla Mejia and Nicholas Stoller.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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To be fair, many of those — including emerging aces Tanner Bibee, Logan Gilbert, Mackenzie Gore and Paul Skenes along with Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shota Imanaga, who started in their native Japan when the Dodgers and Cubs opened in Tokyo last week — are no-doubters.—
Jerry Beach,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Encourage your student to reach out to local professors or professionals in fields that genuinely interest them, rather than focusing solely on prestigious summer programs with low acceptance rates.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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What interests me with AI is the uncontrollability.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Production has officially wrapped on Dead Letters, the debut feature film from writer-director David Drake.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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How to Store Whole Artichokes in a Bag Store artichokes loosely wrapped in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for a week or two.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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The rout also hit shares outside the auto industry, with investors concerned that Mr. Trump's trade war may cause U.S. households and businesses to freeze their spending.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2025
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When Nintendo finally officially revealed the Switch 2 in January, one of our major unanswered questions concerned whether games designed for the original Switch would see some form of visual or performance enhancement when running on the backward-compatible Switch 2.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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Florida must find a way to contain the highly productive frontcourt of Derik Queen and Julian Reese.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Since Wednesday, firefighters have been able to make progress and have started to contain the fires.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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School groups often occupy the facility from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays, so individual guests are encouraged to come at other times.—
Olivia Brandon,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Mar. 2025
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Banks do occupy some first-floor spots within the downtown.—
Marie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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The first spritz envelops you in pistachio, which then unfolds into a nutty, herbal, and deliciously sweet aroma.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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Lush Pierre Frey wallpaper envelops the powder room, while a pleated Decors Barbares sink skirt adds a romantic, textural contrast.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Involve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involve. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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