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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1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
But this ludicrous 1943 espionage plot involving a corpse, fake papers and amazing good fortune also lends itself to absurdity.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
The study evaluated cities based on metrics such as number of people killed in fatal crashes, total crashes, crashes involving a drunk driver, crashes involving a distracted driver and crashes involving speeding.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
The cases stem from allegations made against the Atomic Blonde executive producer back in late 2017, with at least one of them involving a former assistant to Guillod.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
The Waterbury Police Department’s Juvenile Division’s Criminal Investigation Bureau conducted an investigation into a physical altercation involving four seventh-grade students at Wallace Middle School on March 3.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
And more recent headlines about the film predominately focused on real-life drama involving her evil queen, Gal Gadot.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The infection in Ludwig angina is considered polymicrobial, involving various types of bacteria.
—Francisco J. Rivera Rosario, Health, 11 Mar. 2025
The two most-conservative Supreme Court justices have launched a scathing rebuke of the rest of the court for refusing to hear a case involving 24 states.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
The new advisories follow several incidents involving foreign nationals being detained or deported at US airports, despite carrying valid documentation.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
But this ludicrous 1943 espionage plot involving a corpse, fake papers and amazing good fortune also lends itself to absurdity.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
The study evaluated cities based on metrics such as number of people killed in fatal crashes, total crashes, crashes involving a drunk driver, crashes involving a distracted driver and crashes involving speeding.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
The cases stem from allegations made against the Atomic Blonde executive producer back in late 2017, with at least one of them involving a former assistant to Guillod.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
The Waterbury Police Department’s Juvenile Division’s Criminal Investigation Bureau conducted an investigation into a physical altercation involving four seventh-grade students at Wallace Middle School on March 3.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
And more recent headlines about the film predominately focused on real-life drama involving her evil queen, Gal Gadot.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The infection in Ludwig angina is considered polymicrobial, involving various types of bacteria.
—Francisco J. Rivera Rosario, Health, 11 Mar. 2025
The two most-conservative Supreme Court justices have launched a scathing rebuke of the rest of the court for refusing to hear a case involving 24 states.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for involving
Adjective
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The series has an interesting group of producers including Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, who is a lifelong Blues fan, who will exec produce, and Tom Brady, who bought a minority stake in the club in August 2023 and will produce via his Religion of Sports label.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Having said that, there might be interesting parallels with other cases and countries.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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This helps your healthcare provider check for infections, kidney problems, or other issues affecting your bladder and urinary tract.—
Sayaka Blickenderfer, PhD,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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Many social media users also suggest using a plastic spoon rather than a metal spoon when eating the product to avoid negatively affecting the live probiotics.—
Morgan Pearson, MS,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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But Putin is sending lower-level officials, including a security service veteran who's especially disliked in Kyiv for his role at the start of the war.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Russia has set out maximalist demands for any agreement, including an end to arms supplies for Ukraine, a position that Kyiv and its allies have rejected.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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From better group notifications to zooming in on video calls, these are designed to make WhatsApp more engaging.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Hoppus’s new book is a funny, engaging and heartfelt reflection on everything from his childhood in the California desert and the rowdy early years of Blink-182, to the band’s trials and tribulations and eventually his battle with cancer.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Yes, Israel as an occupying power does not have that right to self-defense.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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City sit fourth in the WSL, seven points off Champions League qualification with Manchester United occupying third place.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Plus, from the ’90s, came a striking over-the-knee boot in suede, enveloping the leg like a second skin.—
Stephen Garner,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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Made for on-the-go application, the formula hydrates skin with jojoba seed oil and vitamin E while enveloping it in SIDIA’s best-selling scent, a mystical blend of juniper, cypress and musks.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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What’s Not In There were some intriguing omissions.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Built in 2019 and completed in 2020, the five-bedroom, eight-bathroom house has an intriguing backstory that lines up perfectly with its glamorous exterior and interior.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Involving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involving. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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