engross

verb

in-ˈgrōs How to pronounce engross (audio)
Definition of engrossnext
as in to interest
to hold the attention of a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending

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Recent Examples of engross The American composer’s latest album of field recordings and fourth-wall slippage is an engrossing travelogue from the outskirts of experimental music. — Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 9 June 2026 His assessment on what happened at Penney’s is also engrossing, though there’s no mention of Enjoy, which was founded by Johnson in 2015. — David Moin, Footwear News, 26 June 2026 On July 19, Congress ordered that the Declaration of Independence be engrossed on parchment. — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026 Throughout this dense and always engrossing survey of Lean’s career in film, Thompson threads the vicissitudes of the director’s personal life, spanning six wives and various other relationships and flings. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for engross
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engross
  1. interest
  2. immerse
  3. intrigue
  4. occupy
  5. fascinate
  6. involve
  7. attract
  8. busy
Verb
  • Nothing that would interest a musicologist in any serious forensic sense.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 6 July 2026
  • These are novels about bohemian communities of friends and lovers and artistic collaborators, which is a big part of what interests me about AIDS activism.
    — Sarah Schulman, Literary Hub, 29 June 2026
Definition of interest
Verb
  • Guests can opt to immerse in the buzz of Queenstown, or tuck into the property’s over-staffed elegance, as the property has an exceptionally high staff-to-guest ratio.
    — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • For those who want to truly immerse themselves in American history, these are must-visit sites.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of immerse
Verb
  • The actress recalls how Robinson, also 31, intrigued her back then.
    — Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • After the last pitch, the room opens up for mingling, and attendees approach whoever intrigued them.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
Definition of intrigue
Verb
  • There is a wide open space for Democrats to occupy that territory.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Beneath those practical debates, however, American lawyers have gradually come to understand themselves as occupying two roles simultaneously, as Robert Gordon described.
    — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of occupy
Verb
  • The Vesuvius disaster and its immense human toll continue to fascinate historians and the public millennia later.
    — Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Denby, as a critic, was fascinated by the great dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, as much for his expressions as for his torso, arms, or legs.
    — Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of fascinate
Verb
  • Chee faces 20 felony charges, including seven counts of murder, insurance fraud and multiple counts involving the possession, transportation or conspiracy to possess or transport explosives.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • Lalas also had an interesting post on X involving Argentina superstar Lionel Messi, which was invoked by many after seeing what happened to Balogun.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of involve
Verb
  • Soon, Catholic missions and Spanish rancheros sprouted, first attracting local Native peoples and later, enslaving them.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • That playbook still works for some businesses, particularly those operating in sectors that continue to attract significant venture interest or those pursuing opportunities that require substantial upfront investment.
    — Wayne Cantwell, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of attract
Verb
  • Gourmands have plenty to visit around the island, from harvesters of fleur de sel, to producers of wine and the local pineau spirit, to busy oyster farms.
    — Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
  • While their fellow Plums busied themselves with bridal parties and wedding cakes, these girls had political awakenings.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 27 May 2026
Definition of busy

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