1
as in engaged
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
But people are really interested in her life, and her constant evolution through the years.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 27 May 2025
This seed is a pantry-must for anyone interested in German, Eastern European or North African cuisine.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025
The Trump administration, for the moment, doesn’t appear to be deeply interested in questions of nuclear policy, and so things are really just on autopilot from where the Biden administration left off.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 27 May 2025
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Adjective
Applicants should be interested in pursuing a career in fashion.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
But people are really interested in her life, and her constant evolution through the years.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 27 May 2025
This seed is a pantry-must for anyone interested in German, Eastern European or North African cuisine.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025
The Trump administration, for the moment, doesn’t appear to be deeply interested in questions of nuclear policy, and so things are really just on autopilot from where the Biden administration left off.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interested
Adjective
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Players like Jefferson, who do not have to show up for these voluntary sessions, are not only present but engaged.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Yes, rewarding users with tokens costs companies, but the trade-off is a loyal, engaged audience.—
Matvii Diadkov,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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That message has been echoed by other college leaders and academics, who are concerned that research across a wide range of fields, from medical treatments to energy, could be shut down as federal funds dry up.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Other tribes are similarly concerned about the future.—
Mary Hudetz,
ProPublica,
28 May 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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For instance, some of you may have become more involved in communication or intellectual pursuits.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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One of the involved drivers, a 35-year-old Sacramento woman, sustained serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital, officers said.—
The Sacramento Bee,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 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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Team owner Shad Khan looked up with a quizzical expression.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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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
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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The remainder of the hearing was occupied with timetables for jury selection, motions and disclosure of evidence.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
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 11 Jun. 2025.
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