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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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O'Brien is joining an illustrious list of Oscar hosts that includes the likes of Johnny Carson, Billy Crystal, David Letterman, Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Rock, Jon Stewart, Hugh Jackman and Neil Patrick Harris.—
Lucia Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2025
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As this strategy becomes more widespread, expect influential people to be inundated with similar requests (so if this strategy interests you, get started now).—
Nick Brown,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Nothing and nobody could have interested George more than Ahmet did.—
Ian Frazier,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025
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In 2023, between wrapping Succession and beginning rehearsals on The Picture of Dorian Gray, which opened last year in London’s West End to staggering acclaim, Snook had a baby girl.—
Hannah-Rose Yee,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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The tour, which also features performances by Trace Adkins, Deana Carter and Emily Ann Roberts, will continue throughout the summer before wrapping on Sept. 6 in Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
3 Mar. 2025
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These developments sent the stock market on a roller-coaster ride Tuesday while sparking Wall Street concerns about a potential global trade war.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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There were many panels on topics that concern the XR industry, including why growth hasn’t happened as many have expected, along with presentations that introduced new technologies.—
Anshel Sag,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Most drugstore shampoos contain harsh ingredients that dry out the scalp.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The formula also contains polyhydroxy acid, a cousin to AHAs that offer light exfoliating perks.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
3 Mar. 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 9 Mar. 2025.
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