INVOLVING Synonyms: 193 Similar and Opposite Words

involving 1 of 2

adjective

as in interesting

holding the attention or provoking interest an involving book that you won't be able to put down

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involving

2 of 2

verb

present participle of involve

as in affecting

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 including

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 intriguing

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 wrapping

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 involving

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Shepherded by execs from Fox and Fremantle, the pair could be seen at many of the most glamorous events along the Croisette throughout the week, while a fun stunt involving superbikes took place Monday night. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 An introduction involving Spider-Man and a tank expanded from a handful of words into 11 shots and roughly 52 seconds of footage. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 It's used in microbiology research involving proteins or DNA. — Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026 The mayor before that, Bill de Blasio, had pledged to eliminate the rides on day one of his administration but abandoned the crusade after heavy opposition from unions and a media blitz involving actor Liam Neeson. — Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 That approach may have disappointed viewers hoping to hear the basketball icon discuss players such as LeBron James or major storylines such as the controversy involving Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Four charges involving a child younger than 13 were dropped on the first day of Saunders’ three-week trial. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 Before taking office, Greer had pledged to avoid certain matters involving former clients for one year unless ethics officials cleared his participation. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 Battles in and out of court There are now dozens of cases involving tribes, non-Indian casinos and dozens of states – and most experts believe the Supreme Court will ultimately decide the legality of sports prediction markets. — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for involving

Adjective

Those are impressive numbers, but the interesting part is how Creality has arrived at them.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
And here’s where your Social Security concern gets interesting.

— Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of interesting

Verb

That can be normal in venture, where deals are attributed to top partners, but seems to be affecting women more.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
At the same time, Harris, closer in age to his part than the women, moves and sounds like the old cowboys, with an affecting note of sorrow — the lion dying, and dying with regrets — sounding throughout his performance.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of affecting

Verb

The Justice Department has charged about 90 people for various types of election misconduct so far this year, including 50 who are said to have voted as noncitizens.

— SAFIYAH RIDDLE, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
In addition to women’s lifestyle apparel, the brand does kidswear and home, including a bedding assortment and such tabletop items as napkins, tablecloths, runners and place mats.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of including

Verb

The female forward is in front of the camera, behind the camera, really getting women, intriguing them to come to the service and watch.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
The first four episodes made available for review likewise have tiny sparks of interest, from some witty dialogue to genuine plot momentum to intriguing new characters popping up.

— Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 21 June 2026

Definition of intriguing

Verb

If your hair isn’t naturally wavy, use a curling iron to add waves, wrapping sections around the iron in opposite directions for a less polished look.

— Lindy Segal, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2026
Grande is currently taking a break from her public-facing work after wrapping her Eternal Sunshine Tour in early September.

— Anna Chan, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of wrapping

Adjective

The goal is to make the information clearer, more accessible, and more engaging for new motorists.

— Kellye Lynn, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Set against the backdrop of the early 1970s, the series offers a warm and engaging portrayal of their relationship and the events surrounding it.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of engaging

Verb

Florida law imposes disclosure requirements concerning certain potential conflicts, and directors should disclose relevant financial or personal interests before the board considers any related transactions or decisions.

— Gary M. Mars, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
While that detail won't mean much to most iPhone owners, the changes behind it are concerning.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of concerning

Verb

Instead of exchanging the entire print head, the K3 swaps a smaller assembly containing the nozzle, hotend and filament path.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
An anonymous security engineer on OpenAI’s agent security team argued in a recent post that containing models had become too complex.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

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