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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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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
The Indiana Hospital Association includes the hospitals involved in the lawsuit.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
At the top of this year, the Daytime Emmy-winner got the police involved during an incident at Jeezy’s residence in January.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 20 Mar. 2025
High profile criminal cases in the Sacramento region have involved evidence showing young people using their social media accounts, such as Snapchat, to sell or and find fentanyl to buy.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025
However, sources say she was involved in nearly every aspect of the deal’s negotiations.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
At the top of this year, the Daytime Emmy-winner got the police involved during an incident at Jeezy’s residence in January.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 20 Mar. 2025
High profile criminal cases in the Sacramento region have involved evidence showing young people using their social media accounts, such as Snapchat, to sell or and find fentanyl to buy.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025
However, sources say she was involved in nearly every aspect of the deal’s negotiations.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for involve
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His footwork, his mindset, and he’s not affected by having one bad play.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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This power shift comes at the direct expense of the collar counties — DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will — leaving suburban residents with little say over policies that affect their daily commutes and wallets.—
Seth Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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What To Know Tesla operates in several Middle Eastern countries already, including the United Arab Emirates, Israel, Jordan, and Qatar, but Saudi Arabia is the largest market in the Gulf region.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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To be fair, many of those — including emerging aces Tanner Bibee, Logan Gilbert, Mackenzie Gore and Paul Skenes along with Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shota Imanaga, who started in their native Japan when the Dodgers and Cubs opened in Tokyo last week — are no-doubters.—
Jerry Beach,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Its financial weakness should interest all Chicagoans; its departures from academic values, and the failures of its leadership structure, should be studied by everyone interested in higher education.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles Dolphins bringing back two players as exclusive rights free agents Ten prospects who improved their draft stock at the combine — and might interest Dolphins General manager Chris Grier was noncommittal on Holland at his season wrap-up new conference in January.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2025
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians introduces a new generation of demigods Season 2 recently wrapped filming in Vancouver.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Protests continue even after the town hall has wrapped, as people bang on the doors to the room where Edwards is speaking to press.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
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Plus, top economist Diane Swonk on what most concerns her about the economy right now.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2025
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A couple of neighbors concerned about Nantwi used to attend his court hearings, Ricco said.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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Some of the fires are continuing, according to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry, which identified the New State fire in Pittsburg County to have burned 200 acres and 90 percent contained.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Victim engagement: The sting is complete when, by using Microsoft’s billing emails that contain the organization name and fake support contact numbers, victims are urged to immediately contact what is purporting to be a critical support lifeline.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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School groups often occupy the facility from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays, so individual guests are encouraged to come at other times.—
Olivia Brandon,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Mar. 2025
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Hopefully Octavia is back to sleep by then, Horton said, and Matthew is occupied with a quiet activity like Play-Doh or coloring.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Photos of the execution equipment at the Louisiana State Penitentiary obtained by The Guardian showed a blue mask, which envelops a person’s whole face, connected to several pipes, where the gas will enter.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Reclining in camp chairs, audiences were enveloped by panoramic visuals and sound, redefining what an album-listening experience could be.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Involve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involve. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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