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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 case involves 4th Amendment protection against unreasonable searches.
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Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Whether a case involves a rear-end collision, a slip-and-fall claim, a family petition, or a removal issue, the underlying standard is similar.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Hunting uranium The approach used by the Chinese researchers involves a metal-organic framework (MOF) micromotor.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
This generally involves taking out a personal loan to pay off and consolidate what's owed or opening a balance transfer credit card with a promotional rate and transferring your current balances to it.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
That defect involves payments that were not properly factored into final calculations during a system blackout that occurred while switching to the new Tyler platform, officials said.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Part of the vetting process involves sleeping on these pillows for at least 30 days and always staying up to date with the new pillows that come on the market.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Apr. 2026
Because the Golden Pacific Powerlink involves electricity transmission and distribution, the project’s costs would also be shared by customers enrolled in the two community choice energy programs in the San Diego area — the Clean Energy Alliance and San Diego Community Power.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The second piece of low-hanging fruit involves the title.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Whether a case involves a rear-end collision, a slip-and-fall claim, a family petition, or a removal issue, the underlying standard is similar.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Hunting uranium The approach used by the Chinese researchers involves a metal-organic framework (MOF) micromotor.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
This generally involves taking out a personal loan to pay off and consolidate what's owed or opening a balance transfer credit card with a promotional rate and transferring your current balances to it.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
That defect involves payments that were not properly factored into final calculations during a system blackout that occurred while switching to the new Tyler platform, officials said.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Part of the vetting process involves sleeping on these pillows for at least 30 days and always staying up to date with the new pillows that come on the market.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Apr. 2026
Because the Golden Pacific Powerlink involves electricity transmission and distribution, the project’s costs would also be shared by customers enrolled in the two community choice energy programs in the San Diego area — the Clean Energy Alliance and San Diego Community Power.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The second piece of low-hanging fruit involves the title.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for involves
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Punishment that, in this case, ultimately affects children.—
Ciera Bates-Chamberlain,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Lighting Technology The type of light bulb in use dramatically affects whether turning off lights is necessary.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the race to fill the Council seat for District 3 — which includes the West Village, Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen — Mamdani backed Boylan, a fellow Democratic Socialists of America member and an ally during his mayoral campaign against Andrew Cuomo.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, that includes a 2022 misdemeanor conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm, Cook County Circuit Court records show.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The movement from Odegaard and Zubimendi towards the ball occupies Willock and Guimaraes, while White attacks the space vacated by the Newcastle captain and Havertz drops to provide a passing option.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The same year San Antonio Regional Hospital was agreeing to sell the land Nicolson Farms occupies, two other farms in nearby Ontario were lost to developers, the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin reported.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Create a sense of privacy in a home that is exposed to the street with a high privacy wall that wraps from the front to the sides and back of your property.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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The exterior zipper stylishly wraps around the sides, opening wide for easy access to your phone and everyday essentials.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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And most importantly, concerns that other organizations would use their spending to push for a salary tax in upcoming labor negotiations.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Lack of direct tax cuts concerns GOP Republican lawmakers say Connecticut still can afford to deliver direct relief to taxpayers, provided the state does a better job controlling the growth of costs.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The renovation project, which encompasses two buildings, was first approved in 2017 and is set to be completed next year.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Chernobyl exclusion zone encompasses the 2,600 sq km area within the 30km radius.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
26 Apr. 2026
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The fact that both CBS News and CNN will be under the new corporate roof, however, makes the involvement of Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf interests a sensitive point.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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If that interests you, read on.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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Like a warm summer night or a third cocktail, Lemann lulls and envelops you.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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At other times, the cloak reads as an exterior, modulated, flowing sculptural layer—almost like a cloud that envelops the building, as with the Luma Tower in Arles, France.—
Norman Foster,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Involves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involves. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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