involves

verb

present tense third-person singular of involve
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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 This involves aligning the primary and secondary mirrors so light reflects properly to the eyepiece. — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The 42-year-old conquered the Via Alpina, which involves traversing a vast European alpine region stretching east to west from Italy, through Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and finally France and Monaco. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 The difference between a ten-thousand-dollar show and one that costs much more involves product quality, pacing, duration, density, and degree of difficulty. — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 Another effective herbicide treatment involves drilling holes 8 inches deep into the stump and pouring herbicide into the holes. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 What’s more, transporting it from mines or storage sites to drilling locations involves thousands of repetitive truck journeys, often on remote, dusty and relatively predictable routes. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026 One trigger involves an AI system interfering with a lawful shutdown instruction. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Knowing when to seek testing and what a workup involves can be the difference between managing symptoms early and living with them unnecessarily. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026 According to research led by Robin Ely of Harvard University, leadership development involves deep identity work. — Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for involves
  1. affects
  2. includes
  3. occupies
  4. wraps
  5. concerns
  6. encompasses
  7. interests
  8. envelops
Verb
  • If a financial crisis affects the euro, the six European countries that don't use the euro will be spared from the brunt of it.
    — Preeti Shivani, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Researchers have documented that weightlessness affects many parts of the digestive system, from the mouth to the intestines.
    — Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of affects
Verb
  • James' decision to run for governor left open his seat in the 10th District, which includes a portion of Oakland County and stretches across conservative communities in Macomb County.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The event includes tailgate games and interactive experiences on the field, a DJ and autographs from coach Brent Key and Tech players.
    — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of includes
Verb
  • The primary suite occupies its own wing with a fireplace, French doors opening to a private patio, and a bathroom with an oval soaking tub set in front of a picture window.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
  • The 59-year-old zoo, which occupies 133 acres in the northeast corner of Griffith Park, has also struggled to maintain its national accreditation, with federal regulators finding peeling paint and rust in some exhibits.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of occupies
Verb
  • Max wraps both hands around her throat before a guard tackles him.
    — JP Mangalindan, Time, 31 July 2026
  • Curved French doors open onto your own private terrace that wraps around the suite and looks out over the city’s rooftops.
    — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 29 July 2026
Definition of wraps
Verb
  • The study incorporates data from 2021 through 2024, and mostly concerns 2023 model-year vehicles.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 30 July 2026
  • According to the complaint, Grigsby attempted to tell Martinez that concerns about a defense attorney’s performance should be directed to supervisors rather than discussed in open court.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Definition of concerns
Verb
  • The district that encompasses the park, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, had closed playgrounds and sports facilities, including a swimming pool.
    — Ben Crair, New Yorker, 31 July 2026
  • This category also encompasses creams or pastes—essentially anything that can be passed through with a butter knife—from common travel necessities like shampoo, face wash, and sunscreen; to toothpaste, hairspray, and even peanut butter.
    — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Definition of encompasses
Verb
  • What interests me is this idea of hybridity—where human infrastructure and natural systems become entangled.
    — Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • What’s underneath Beulah and what’s really driving her is what interests me.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026
Definition of interests
Verb
  • The cylindrical backrest envelops the guest, encouraging conversation and connection.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • Government officials met late Monday to talk about strategies as two backhoes continue cleanup efforts while a powerful smell envelops the area.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
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