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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
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During the 1960s and 1970s, groundwater was pumped from the industrial area of Marghera, on the mainland facing into the lagoon.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
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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Republicans are committed to trillions in federal spending cuts, and Medicaid is appearing as a large target.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2025
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The company created huge plants in America employing thousands and pushing the envelope for the home team in the EV space.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Full assembly plants employ thousands of workers and are more like manufacturing cities, made up of a body shop, paint plant, stamping and other supporting facilities.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 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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At the same time, former Universal Pictures Distribution and Marketing EVP John C. Hall has been hired as Head of Distribution & Cinema Partnerships.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
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When buprenorphine arrived in the U.S. in 2002, the country was immersed in what would later be categorized as the first wave of the opioid epidemic.—
Ethan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2025
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No shirt, spliff in hand, and totally in his element, Wiz made sure the crowd was fully immersed in his trippy world.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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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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The actress, who played Officer Eddie Janko-Reagan, first met Beard at a rehearsal in 2009.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.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 8 May. 2025.
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