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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening
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as in to commit
to obligate by prior agreement
we can't go to the dance because we're already engaged to attend a piano recital
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as in to employ
to provide with a paying job
the wealthy couple are looking to engage a handyman to take care of the estate
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as in to hire
to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum
my sister and her boyfriend have engaged a chauffeured limousine for the prom
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Recent Examples of engage
Perry rises to the occasion during her two-hour show, engaging constantly with the audience, many of whom arrive dressed in looks inspired by her various album eras.
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2025
Through live demonstrations and engaging discussions, discover practical tips for cultivating herbs in small spaces.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2025
The engaging historical fiction balances a serious side and a strong sense of humor with its two different main characters: While Benedict has conservative leanings, Bergoglio is a liberal seeking church reform, and their debate tells a tale of human understanding and fallibility.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Sheinbaum was deeply engaged, but behind the scenes.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2025
Through live demonstrations and engaging discussions, discover practical tips for cultivating herbs in small spaces.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2025
The engaging historical fiction balances a serious side and a strong sense of humor with its two different main characters: While Benedict has conservative leanings, Bergoglio is a liberal seeking church reform, and their debate tells a tale of human understanding and fallibility.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Sheinbaum was deeply engaged, but behind the scenes.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engage
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Terrible track in a city that has nothing that interests me.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Which extracurricular activities interest you most?—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Consequently, human workers are facing layoffs, replaced by AI.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The broadcaster has also faced challenges editing Edwards out of popular programmes like Doctor Who, and many live events broadcast by the BBC over the past 20 years.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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But McMillan was the Panthers’ headliner and sent a clear message that the organization is committed to helping its quarterback.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The county had previously committed more than $760,000 to the project so the new allotment increased its total contribution to about $6 million.—
Richard Halstead,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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How bad could Jaxson Hayes have been to leave the only height the team had benched and employ a player who hadn’t seen the court in months in Maxi Kleber?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Although mummification is firmly linked to the Age of the Pharaohs, other cultures have employed various embalming techniques resembling that process.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
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As Kiew has observed, there has also been a shift in hiring priorities.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The marine park is trying to hire more rescue staff.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2025
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To his credit, Shepard took the entire situation on that January Armchair Expert episode in stride, even showing off his blue elephant-print boxers to the cameras to properly immerse the audience in the experience.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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The Panorama, a temporary exhibition in place while the Pergamon Museum, one of the six buildings on the island, undergoes renovation, immerses visitors in an enormous artwork that depicts the ancient city of Pergamon in 129 A.D.—
Valeriya Safronova,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Randy Haight – at the time a young patrol officer who was at the crime scene — met his partner at the hospital.—
Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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McPeek first met Keith at the races over 20 years ago in Louisiana.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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He's recruited by old friend Ruben (Javier Bardem) to join his underdog Formula 1 race team and tapped to mentor a rookie prodigy (Damson Idris).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Bech became the sixth LSU WR that Joseph recruited in his five seasons in Baton Rouge picked in the top 60.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Engage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engage. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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