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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
Currently, there is no information on the extent of land burned or the size of the crew involved in conducting the prescribed fire.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Traci Caldwell, 43, was arrested Wednesday and charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving death in connection with the March 31 death of a Little Rock man, according to a Wednesday news release from the Arkansas State Police.
—Remington Miller, Arkansas Online, 9 Apr. 2025
Frimpong’s skill set means he is not required to be as involved in his side’s build-up.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Exchange insurance information with any other parties involved, take pictures of the accident and extensively document the state of your vehicle.
—Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Traci Caldwell, 43, was arrested Wednesday and charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving death in connection with the March 31 death of a Little Rock man, according to a Wednesday news release from the Arkansas State Police.
—Remington Miller, Arkansas Online, 9 Apr. 2025
Frimpong’s skill set means he is not required to be as involved in his side’s build-up.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Exchange insurance information with any other parties involved, take pictures of the accident and extensively document the state of your vehicle.
—Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for involve
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The precise extent of the cancellations and the specific products affected remain unclear.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The bill's requirement to show proof of citizenship in person would affect millions more voters who do have the documentation but register by mail or online, the Brennan Center said.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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In three of those incidents, multiple people were killed, including children — bringing the city to 12 domestic violence homicide victims this year.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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Standard Edition – $59.99 Stars & Stripes Pack DLC: including helmet, pair of goggles, riding suit, bike livery, and a pair of boots.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 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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The shows — which kicked off in March 2023 — wrapped in October.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The simple yet head-turning perfume features just three notes: Zesty bergamot, robust espresso, and cozy cedarwood that wrap you in a comforting hug.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 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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They shouldn’t be concerned that their AI interactions might be monitored.—
David Gucker,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The guests-only 14th floor contains the outdoor pool—stretched along the building’s edge with bang-on skyline views—and the Living Room, a clubhouse where Capella hosts events like an Evening Ritual hour with complimentary cocktails and canapés.—
Travis Levius,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
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Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt contains 17 grams of protein in a three-quarter cup serving.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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Unlike classical computing, which processes information through bits that can exist in either zeros or ones, quantum computing is an evolving field where quantum bits (or qubits) can occupy both zero and one in a single unit.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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A couple of Jacob's cowboys take position on the roof, Zane takes cover out front, Elizabeth arms herself with a shotgun inside, and Cara occupies a sniper perch with her husband's elk rifle.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The primary motif of the series — created, written and directed by Mike White — has always been to satirize the wealthy who, even while enveloped by the world’s most tranquil and extraordinary surroundings, can’t help but indulge their egos or keep up with their ever-growing list of grievances.—
Maya Salam,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Could the similarly dark-haired Mikey Madison or Margaret Qualley be enveloped into the fold too?—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Involve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involve. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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