1
as in engaged
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Relevance
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2
as in concerned
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in intrigued
to hold the attention of
the book didn't interest me, so I ended up watching the parade of people on the sidewalk
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Try This Instead
Try This InsteadFor
Try This
interested parties
an interested reader
interested buyers
interested citizens
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Recent Examples of interested
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Those interested in viewing the aurora borealis should check the latest prediction and seek out dark, clear areas with a view of the northern horizon.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Those interested in some of the math that goes behind this observation should read Section 4.3 of the paper.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
At the time, at least 15 other teams also were interested in the 6-foot-2, 200-pound receiver from Missouri State.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Grenell — who served as Trump’s ambassador to Germany during his first term — didn’t seem that interested in actually engaging with Williams’ questions.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Those interested in viewing the aurora borealis should check the latest prediction and seek out dark, clear areas with a view of the northern horizon.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Those interested in some of the math that goes behind this observation should read Section 4.3 of the paper.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
At the time, at least 15 other teams also were interested in the 6-foot-2, 200-pound receiver from Missouri State.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interested
Adjective
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The findings show that those with empathic leaders are more engaged (67% versus 24%), are able to be more innovative (61% versus 13%) at work and can better balance work priorities with personal obligations (86% versus 60%).—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The first: having an effective and engaged board of directors.—
Jack Fowler,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Americans are also concerned about groceries and other essentials getting more expensive, with good reason.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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As such, being concerned about its effects on your personal time, emotional bandwidth and ability to care for your own needs is both a valid and natural response — especially if you already felt depleted by work, stress or mental health struggles.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Ravens would have to be intrigued if Banks falls in the mid-20s.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Traded by the Angels and non-tendered by Atlanta, Canning signed with the Mets because he was intrigued by their successful major-league development of starters last season.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Roberts, of Pocatello, said he was drawn to politics after attending a Sanders event in Idaho Falls in 2016, and became more involved in his electricians union.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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Both Buckley and Reagan were very involved in the Goldwater campaign.—
Doug Ducey,
National Review,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Check out Pima Air & Space Museum For those fascinated by astronomy and aerospace, the Pima Air & Space Museum is an essential stop along Tucson’s Astro Trail.—
Visit Tucson,
AFAR Media,
20 Mar. 2025
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Friendship stores selling specialty foodstuffs, silks, and Maoist tchotchkes emerged to meet demand from both Chinese immigrants seeking familiar comforts and Americans fascinated by the exotic wares.—
Mark Tseng-Putterman / Made by History,
TIME,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Guthrie’s buddy Pete Seeger (Edward Norton) in visiting him, and Bob walks into the room looking quizzical.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Dec. 2024
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And there were some quizzical looks and whispers about the guy walking around the Peoria Sports Complex in restricted areas.—
Kevin Acee,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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No filmmaker was better-equipped to capture the institutional failures of our economic collapse in 2007-08, as Soderbergh has always been pre-occupied by the alienating relationship between our economic systems and his characters.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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To get the funding reinstated, federal agencies directed Columbia to take a series of steps, including to expel or issue multi-year suspensions to student activists who occupied a campus building.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But by night, Robert immersed himself in a private version of Infinity tricked out to mimic his favorite Star Trek-like TV show and played all-powerful commander to a team of sentient, captive—and miserable—clones of Walton and other co-workers.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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Based on their findings, the authors recommend pouring hot water over your coffee grounds slowly to give the beans more time immersed in the water.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Interested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interested. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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