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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as in engaged
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as in concerned
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Recent Examples of interested
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
As for old media, niche collectors may be interested in vintage items.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
That kind of book never really interested me as a reader either.
—Fiction Non Fiction
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Powered by 70% rosemary water, oil, and extract alongside capixyl, this could be a great option for someone interested in a more natural approach, rooted in optimizing overall scalp health.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
As for old media, niche collectors may be interested in vintage items.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
What interested me about Warren’s book was the emotional honesty and the intimacy of an artist that most people didn’t realize was going through one of the most painful times of his life.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
That kind of book never really interested me as a reader either.
—Fiction Non Fiction
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interested
Verb
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After the first day of camp, Eyssimont was intrigued by the style of play that Sturm wants to play.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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Williams was intrigued by the title when he was sent the song.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By staying physically active, mentally engaged, socially connected and attentive to overall health, many people can protect recall well into their later years.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Modern studies confirm that leaders who score higher in emotional intelligence create more engaged and collaborative teams.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Former Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester on the Fed Decision Loretta Mester isn't concerned about by the Fed's summary of economic projections, even as one FOMC member is calling for much more dovish central bank policy.—
Frank Holland,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, King Charles — an apolitical head-of-state — is more concerned with giving the president a royal treatment as Downing Street hopes to find diplomatic stability with the volatile administration.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Molina, who is fascinated by silver screen legend Ingrid Luna (Jennifer Lopez), distracts himself and Valentín with a recounting of his favorite film of hers — The Kiss of the Spider Woman.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
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That kind of content always fascinated me, both sides of it, actually, the victimology and the perpetrator’s perspective.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And of course, there’s a tie to her husband’s endeavors, which Sánchez remains very much involved with.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Sep. 2025
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Founder Howard Roach, who recently died, launched employee stock ownership plans at the company decades ago, but remained involved in the business for many years to follow.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Armenian residents of Nagorno-Karabakh occupied a precarious position for the next three years, cut off from the world, until a final offensive in 2023 sent nearly all 100,000+ residents fleeing into Armenia, abandoning an area Armenians had occupied for several millennia.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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There were no injuries despite the building being occupied at the time, according to Gamble.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Louie is summoned to the apartment of Joe Black, a higher-up gangster played by John Malkovich with a manner so quizzical yet threatening that his voice just about quivers with unexpressed rage.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Cue a quizzical look from Sting.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The journey evolves, when the sculpture is backlit with a cool white front light to showcase the illusion that the figure and its environment are immersed under water.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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If the mixture has reduced to where potatoes are not immersed, add more broth to cover.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Interested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interested. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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