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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
Reviewing commercial agreements involves extracting legal clauses, assessing risk, comparing versions and drafting summaries (a task far too nuanced and layered for a single prompt or monolithic LLM call).
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Gopikrishnan Anilkumar, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In Belly’s case, making the Paris decision—let alone the decision of which brother to be with—involves critical-thinking skills and a sense of self, neither of which is a trivial quality.
—Greta Rainbow, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
The heart of the story involves a romantic epiphany that’s also an unspoken recognition of homosexual desire; Michèle’s matchmaking scheme is a vicarious replacement for something that’s doomed to go unfulfilled.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
One involves Kirsh, who watches the lab remotely via security cameras but never sounds any alarm.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
While his specialty is agateware, which involves carving into a multi-colored piece to reveal layers of clay, this musician and songwriter also enjoys the showmanship of demonstrating his craft.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
This kind of financial mindset involves trust — in yourself, in your systems, and most importantly, in your ability to adapt if or when your financial circumstances change.
—Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
Nearly 15 million people watched the recipe video for her smashed broccoli chips, a dish that involves broccoli florets, Parmesan cheese, a little oil and seasonings.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
His company recently introduced a Greenland itinerary that involves summiting Uummannaq, a rugged, nearly 4,000-foot mountain on the country’s western coast.
—Mary Holland, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
Gopikrishnan Anilkumar, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In Belly’s case, making the Paris decision—let alone the decision of which brother to be with—involves critical-thinking skills and a sense of self, neither of which is a trivial quality.
—Greta Rainbow, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
The heart of the story involves a romantic epiphany that’s also an unspoken recognition of homosexual desire; Michèle’s matchmaking scheme is a vicarious replacement for something that’s doomed to go unfulfilled.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
One involves Kirsh, who watches the lab remotely via security cameras but never sounds any alarm.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
While his specialty is agateware, which involves carving into a multi-colored piece to reveal layers of clay, this musician and songwriter also enjoys the showmanship of demonstrating his craft.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
This kind of financial mindset involves trust — in yourself, in your systems, and most importantly, in your ability to adapt if or when your financial circumstances change.
—Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
Nearly 15 million people watched the recipe video for her smashed broccoli chips, a dish that involves broccoli florets, Parmesan cheese, a little oil and seasonings.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
His company recently introduced a Greenland itinerary that involves summiting Uummannaq, a rugged, nearly 4,000-foot mountain on the country’s western coast.
—Mary Holland, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for involves
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Bush described this as a way to support employment, family ties, and stability, recognizing that reentry affects not just former prisoners but also public safety.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Employers counter that the cost of providing what unions want adversely affects their competitiveness in other states and nations and forces them to raise prices, reduce employment or even leave California to remain solvent.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Army soldiers, even those in non-combat jobs or those who lack previous firearms experience, must pass a rifle marksmanship test that includes targets as far as 325 yards away after mere days of training.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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That includes one conference game.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Springer usually occupies the leadoff position in the Blue Jays lineup.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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In another example, O’Reilly’s in-field movement occupies Yoro and prevents the right centre-back from marking Foden, who is positioned behind United’s midfield duo.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The case also wraps around all four side of the iPhone, with the same elevated lip that protects the screen.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This technology uses a polymer that wraps around each lash to create a tube, which can make lashes look longer and flake less.—
Elizabeth Denton,
StyleCaster,
9 Sep. 2025
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The controversy, which concerns an endorsement deal Kawhi Leonard signed with Clippers’ sponsor Aspiration, has been discussed extensively.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The central story in the film concerns Scott Page, a gay man who helped broker viaticum deals.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trump is a man of many hats In Ward 8, which encompasses Donohue's district, troops have already been assigned to help with food distribution at a soup kitchen, according to Donohue and a National Guard member with knowledge of the deployment.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The property encompasses a generous 7,061 square feet of land, featuring abundant outdoor space and a pool.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chances are, there’s a book on a topic that interests you.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Scroll to any Week 1 college football game that interests you and click to view the popular options.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The lilting Calle Malaga, Morocco’s official entry for the International Feature Film Oscar, is a joy largely because of its veteran star who envelops the screen and grabs a role of a career.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Cloître Saint-Trophime envelops viewers in ancient stone and filtered light, a living monument to time’s passage.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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