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 Ronaïmou’s feature debut, a critique of diya, still widely extended in Chad, in a film praised for its moral complexity, engrossing tension and sense of place. — John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026 The same goes for pedestrians, who increasingly are glued to phones and engrossed in noise-canceling headphones. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 On July 19, Congress ordered that the Declaration of Independence be engrossed on parchment. — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026 Beyond being engrossed in their respective books, Hudson and Rani found other ways to stay occupied during their family vacation. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 2 July 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
  • But what may interest YouTube executives is buying a chunk of live sports and putting it behind the paywall.
    — Alex Sherman, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Try the version that interests you before worrying about whether everyone understands it.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of interest
Verb
  • Few of her words survived the torrents of sound in which they were immersed; as with certain Grouper recordings, the lyrics emerged as texture more than syntax.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Both clubs sit on hills surrounded by pine trees, offering a cool escape from the city and a novel way to immerse yourself in something that has become a fixture of 2026 Medellín.
    — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of immerse
Verb
  • That challenge is what intrigued Showalter, who says he was drawn to the psychosexual thriller as a genre.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
  • They were intrigued and liked the concept, coming on board as consultants.
    — Tim Savage, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of intrigue
Verb
  • Not far away, armed men had been occupying makeshift barricades, blocking roads and turning some drivers away.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Three women sit in front of me, each one occupying a salon chair in a tiny room with a single shampoo bowl, and one window that faces a bare, enclosed courtyard with yellowing grass.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of occupy
Verb
  • In 2008, passionate surfer Tim Russo purchased the property, renamed it, and set out to organically grow it into a resort full of wonder where serious surfers and travelers fascinated with the surf lifestyle could vacation happily.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Interest is heightened when royal stories cover Princess Diana, who was one of the most famous women in the world, with people fascinated by her life.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of fascinate
Verb
  • Soon, after Wade, who loves to self-medicate his ADHD with alcohol and mushrooms, is involved in a horrific accident, and Snook’s Cove residents begin acting oddly, Calvin and Fonda realize something is amiss in the water.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Tinubu’s then-employers at Mobil Oil told investigators his treasurer role did not involve moving large sums and that the company never authorized him to hold its funds personally.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of involve
Verb
  • Nasdaq Stockholm attracted more IPO capital last year than any other European exchange.
    — Jan Larsson, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The Senate race has attracted national attention because of its implications for control of the chamber, where Democrats need to flip four seats to regain the majority.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of attract
Verb
  • After busying ourselves with fly fishing on the Snake River, rafting, horseback riding and touring Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks, there hasn’t been much time for reflection.
    — Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Ruston anticipates Loco Coyote to be open Wednesday through Sundays, so locals can enjoy a few weekdays before the tourist crowd busies the restaurant during the weekends.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Definition of busy

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“Engross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engross. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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