as in to interest
to hold the attention of
a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending
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Recent Examples of engross
If a potential friend is engrossed with a particular podcast or TV show, take their bid and check it out.
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Anna Goldfarb,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
The supplemental budget was engrossed into law on March 18.
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Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
What matters, after all, is that feeling of being engrossed in a good story.
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Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Sitting on the dais between her husband and pregnant White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the first lady appears to be engrossed in conversation.
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Joy Press,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for engross
Anna Goldfarb,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
The supplemental budget was engrossed into law on March 18.
—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
What matters, after all, is that feeling of being engrossed in a good story.
—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Sitting on the dais between her husband and pregnant White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the first lady appears to be engrossed in conversation.
—
Joy Press,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for engross
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engross
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These are novels about bohemian communities of friends and lovers and artistic collaborators, which is a big part of what interests me about AIDS activism.
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What interests me more is what has changed, which is the very substance of capital.
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Guests can opt to immerse in the buzz of Queenstown, or tuck into the property’s over-staffed elegance, as the property has an exceptionally high staff-to-guest ratio.
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For those who want to truly immerse themselves in American history, these are must-visit sites.
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That journey validated why Coward became intrigued with joining an independent sports agency.
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But Kaplan also was intrigued by other labs’ findings that mast cells could fend off a common type of skin bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus.
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There is a wide open space for Democrats to occupy that territory.
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Beneath those practical debates, however, American lawyers have gradually come to understand themselves as occupying two roles simultaneously, as Robert Gordon described.
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The Vesuvius disaster and its immense human toll continue to fascinate historians and the public millennia later.
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Denby, as a critic, was fascinated by the great dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, as much for his expressions as for his torso, arms, or legs.
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Chee faces 20 felony charges, including seven counts of murder, insurance fraud and multiple counts involving the possession, transportation or conspiracy to possess or transport explosives.
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Lalas also had an interesting post on X involving Argentina superstar Lionel Messi, which was invoked by many after seeing what happened to Balogun.
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Soon, Catholic missions and Spanish rancheros sprouted, first attracting local Native peoples and later, enslaving them.
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That playbook still works for some businesses, particularly those operating in sectors that continue to attract significant venture interest or those pursuing opportunities that require substantial upfront investment.
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Gourmands have plenty to visit around the island, from harvesters of fleur de sel, to producers of wine and the local pineau spirit, to busy oyster farms.
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While their fellow Plums busied themselves with bridal parties and wedding cakes, these girls had political awakenings.
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“Engross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engross. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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