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as in affects
to be the business or affair of
this isn't something that involves you, so don't worry about it
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as in includes
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 occupies
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 wraps
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 involves
The legislation also involves zoning.
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Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
That federal case involves Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snap, and centers on allegations that the companies built defective apps that resulted in teens and children developing unhealthy and addictive behaviors.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
The mechanical process involves reclaiming and shredding pre-consumer footwear uppers in a closed-loop method to create ThermoPlume PrimaLoft ReRun material.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Crucially, unlike climate policy, which requires costly economic transformation, space governance often involves relatively low-cost coordination measures, such as communications standards or deorbit plans.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The dessert involves a croissant or danish filled with chocolate custard or cream, glazed in ganache then blanketed in cocoa powder.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
True engineering involves factoring human anxiety into the equation.
—Yunus Emre Tozal, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Another method for cleaning silver involves filling an aluminum pan with hot water, salt, and baking soda, stirring until dissolved, and then soaking the pieces until a chemical reaction occurs that removes the tarnish.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
A lot of this involves watchfulness—noticing what the preferring mind (that is, the editing mind) as put in place, and accepting it, and building upon it.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
That federal case involves Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snap, and centers on allegations that the companies built defective apps that resulted in teens and children developing unhealthy and addictive behaviors.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
The mechanical process involves reclaiming and shredding pre-consumer footwear uppers in a closed-loop method to create ThermoPlume PrimaLoft ReRun material.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Crucially, unlike climate policy, which requires costly economic transformation, space governance often involves relatively low-cost coordination measures, such as communications standards or deorbit plans.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The dessert involves a croissant or danish filled with chocolate custard or cream, glazed in ganache then blanketed in cocoa powder.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
True engineering involves factoring human anxiety into the equation.
—Yunus Emre Tozal, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Another method for cleaning silver involves filling an aluminum pan with hot water, salt, and baking soda, stirring until dissolved, and then soaking the pieces until a chemical reaction occurs that removes the tarnish.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
A lot of this involves watchfulness—noticing what the preferring mind (that is, the editing mind) as put in place, and accepting it, and building upon it.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for involves
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In Colorado, food insecurity affects 1 in 8 people.—
Jack Buffington,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Even just rolling your head in one direction affects how that sled tracks on the ice.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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One project of the foundation includes artwork by children — usually in hospitals, refugee centers, orphanages and schools — incorporated into spacesuits produced by ILC Dover, an aerospace manufacturing company.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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Each class includes lessons on holistic health, often paired with hands-on activities meant to reduce stress and encourage connection.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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La Dolce Vita and the Minerva, which occupies the erstwhile palazzo of 17th-century aristocrats, debuted last April.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas occupies the fifth spot.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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White matter, so named because of a pale, fatty substance called myelin that wraps the bundles of nerves, carries information between gray matter areas like highways in the brain.—
Christopher M. Filley,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
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Bang & Olufsen has also crafted a soft, premium leather pouch, which is offered as an optional accessory that wraps around Beo Grace’s aluminum charging case.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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That sort of utilization of AI is what concerns Michael Tesler, an expert on campaigns and elections who teaches political science at UC Irvine.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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Larry Curl, vice president of the Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association, said Senate Bill 270 addresses concerns the organization has with township governments.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Kindergarten readiness encompasses the foundational skills necessary to engage in a more formal learning environment, said Ohio State University educational psychology professor Laura Justice.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The supply plan encompasses multiple sub-brands, including Qiyuan, Deepal, Avatr, and Uni, thereby positioning the technology for broader adoption across various vehicle segments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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What, other than money, interests the Bears?—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Pick a topic that interests you, and look for book recommendations made by experts in that field to work out which reads are worth your valuable time.—
Barnaby Lashbrooke,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Seconds later the lights go out, the ovens switch off and darkness envelops the room.—
Kamila Hrabchuk,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The soft wool lining envelops your feet and ankles, while the memory foam footbed offers comfortable support.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Involves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involves. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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