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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The collision came just nine months after another deadly crash involving high-speed trains operated by the same two companies in southern Spain in January. — Joseph Wilson, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026 Savannah River National Laboratory conducts research involving nuclear materials, environmental management, energy technologies, and national security. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026 Real Madrid stood firm longer than most clubs would – all of a few hours – before bending the knee to China and issuing a formal apology amid the controversy and backlash involving forward Kylian Mbappe and a meme of the late dictator Mao Zedong. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Boards of Education have significant responsibilities involving policy, educational priorities, budgets and fiscal oversight. — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 The new judge will inherit a prosecution involving extensive allegations of international drug trafficking, political repression and the mistreatment of American citizens detained in Venezuela. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026 Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Guillermo del Toro and Alejandro Amenábar are among those who admire his Changeling (1980), about a grieving composer (Scott) caught in a supernatural mystery involving his new home. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026 Spain’s rail system operator ADIF said the crash occurred Wednesday morning in the central province of Toledo, involving two high-speed trains carrying hundreds of passengers and heading south in the same direction from Madrid to Seville. — Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 This was the second deadly shooting involving the FBI in the Chicago area this week. — Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for involving

Adjective

An interesting detail is that four ESSMs can fit into one compatible launch cell.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
That leaves an interesting question about how cities should handle future confrontations between pedestrians and commercial robots.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of interesting

Verb

Sanders, who spoke alongside el Sayed in Grand Rapids, said Trump’s attacks on the Democratic candidate were rooted in Islamophobia because Republicans have little to say about the issues affecting working families.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2026
Executives with the authority to make decisions affecting cybersecurity must carry appropriate accountability for those decisions.

— JC Gaillard, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of affecting

Verb

Under the current plan, the building would include 696 rental apartments ranging from studios to three-bedroom units; three levels of amenities, including two swimming pools; 7,400 square feet of commercial space; and 696 parking spaces.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
In a statement, district officials stated the cancellation was made considering sensitive themes in the musical, including an abusive relationship and romantic storylines, the Star-Telegram previously reported.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 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

The seven-date arena run will begin April 22 at Auckland’s Spark Arena before heading to Christchurch, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne, wrapping May 9 at Perth’s RAC Arena.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026
The parking lot will be extended, wrapping around the building, with a lot of handicapped parking spaces, and Samahon expects the other parking spaces will be oversized.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of wrapping

Adjective

Established in 2016 by physicist Stephen Hawking and Starmus, the award honors those who have gone above and beyond to make science accessible, engaging and inspiring.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Monet’s water lilies are a big draw, but the collection is overall smart and engaging.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of engaging

Verb

Even for the game’s best kickers, misses happen from time to time, but the concerning part for the Chiefs is that the funk has become a trend.

— Pete Sweeney October 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
Chris Brown will avoid prison time, for now, in the London case concerning his assault of a music producer at a nightclub three years ago.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of concerning

Verb

Instead, her attackers started ripping her gear off her body – her camera bag, her lenses, her pouch containing her American passport, credit cards, documents and other items.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Meghan said a letter containing allegations against Thomas Markle was sent to the authorities and later shared with her.

— Victoria Craw, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

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