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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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
Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2025
Developers are still interested in buying the property.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2025
Where so much of contemporary comedy is steeped in certainty, trading jokes for smart points, Wood is interested in the moments that leave us humbled and confused.
—Ismail Muhammad, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Luckily for them, Katie and Margaret are interested in the idea.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The military has been interested in hypersonic technology for decades, but the interest has transitioned in recent years from an experimental nature to an operational basis, with mixed success.
—Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2025
Developers are still interested in buying the property.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2025
Where so much of contemporary comedy is steeped in certainty, trading jokes for smart points, Wood is interested in the moments that leave us humbled and confused.
—Ismail Muhammad, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Luckily for them, Katie and Margaret are interested in the idea.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interested
Adjective
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Their journey began on these very grounds, where the couple first met as children and later became engaged on the same property.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Steinfeld became engaged to Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen late last year.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The United States and other nations are concerned that hackers are stealing data now so that it can be cracked by quantum computers within the decade.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Since his abduction, his family was concerned that Wenkert — from the southern Israeli town of Gedera — wasn't getting the medication necessary to treat his colitis, an inflammation of the large intestine.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
22 Feb. 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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Later in 2022, the Nature Conservancy became involved in the negotiations between the parties, which were kept confidential.—
Richard Halstead,
The Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2025
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While Michelle originally started House Cat with her friend Chandler Bailey in 2020, Cassie has shown her support and gotten more involved over the years.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
23 Feb. 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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In a restaurant, therefore, raise a quizzical eyebrow at any risotto that reaches the table in less than twenty-five minutes.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
16 Dec. 2024
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Goose is following his path, looking for brains and leaving laughter and quizzical looks behind. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Eric Fuller,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 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 3 Mar. 2025.
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