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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as in engaged
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as in concerned
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interested parties
an interested reader
interested buyers
interested citizens
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Recent Examples of interested
Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
But Sanchez was not solely interested in exploring tacos.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
Scientists are especially interested in brown fat because increasing its activity, or converting white fat into brown-like fat, could help people burn more calories and improve overall health.
—New Atlas, 12 July 2025
However, at 39, Horford may not be interested in a gap year.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Verb
But South Asians are not interested in selling off their gold just yet.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
But Sanchez was not solely interested in exploring tacos.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
Scientists are especially interested in brown fat because increasing its activity, or converting white fat into brown-like fat, could help people burn more calories and improve overall health.
—New Atlas, 12 July 2025
However, at 39, Horford may not be interested in a gap year.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for interested
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interested
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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But the rewards – a more engaged, connected, and high-performing workforce – are well worth the investment.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Instead, Bailey encourages today’s leaders to embrace discomfort, stay engaged, and study those who came before.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Note that the same is true for all professionals, e.g., the architect who is concerned about a skyrise condo collapsing someday.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In recent days, hundreds of people representing a broad coalition of concerned Floridians — from conservationists to Indigenous communities — have lined the nearby highway to protest the site's development.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
1 July 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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Today, Emily sits on the board of her company and is less involved in day-to-day operations.—
Megan Bruneau,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Officials at involved federal offices did not respond to requests for comment.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
3 July 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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The remainder of the hearing was occupied with timetables for jury selection, motions and disclosure of evidence.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Other jurors appeared curious and quizzical, some looking at Cassie or jotting notes.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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Team owner Shad Khan looked up with a quizzical expression.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 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 19 Jul. 2025.
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