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as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
movie stars often have an engaging aura that is hard to describe
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as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
a movie with an engaging story that will hold your interest for a couple of hours
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as in intriguing
to hold the attention of
the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening
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as in facing
to enter into contest or conflict with
the daring young captain was eager to engage the enemy
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as in committing
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 employing
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 hiring
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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Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
Potential applications include assisting visitors with information, providing companionship, supporting learning activities, and helping organizations deliver more engaging customer experiences.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
Anja Webb,
Parents,
24 June 2026
Tense, engaging and a first sight of two top teams playing at full tilt for 90 minutes.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Adjective
The series has an engaging format, presenting three possible suspects as the mystery unravels, almost like Knives Out for teens.
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Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
Potential applications include assisting visitors with information, providing companionship, supporting learning activities, and helping organizations deliver more engaging customer experiences.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
Verb
This board game goes beyond just the board, for engaging 3D play.
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Anja Webb,
Parents,
24 June 2026
Tense, engaging and a first sight of two top teams playing at full tilt for 90 minutes.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engaging
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The idea of waking up beside a beach or beneath a mountain is understandably appealing, but visitors should be careful not to confuse freedom with entitlement.
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Interior designers highlight common mistakes that can make a living room appear less appealing.
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The relaxed fit offers plenty of comfort while the print keeps things visually interesting.
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An interesting analogy can be drawn to humanity’s relationship with animals.
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The first four episodes made available for review likewise have tiny sparks of interest, from some witty dialogue to genuine plot momentum to intriguing new characters popping up.
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His 6-foot-6 frame and power potential offer intriguing athletic tools.
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The living room, with abundant west-facing windows brings in soft, bright light.
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Activists say the move could force families into hiding and criticized the return of individuals to a country facing significant instability.
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Rhyne Howard led the way with 24 points on 4-of-10 shooting from three, while Allisha Gray added 22, Naz Hillmon chipped in 19 and Jordin Canada finished with 12 points and a game-high 12 assists without committing a single turnover.
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The simple design has clean lines for a casual style, plus two side pockets to keep your essentials close without committing to the usual cargo look.
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California is among the largest markets for freight trucking, employing more than 130,000 drivers.
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Though Olson had no defensive chances, the incident highlighted the extreme measures the Braves are employing to navigate their extensive injury woes and depth limitations this season.
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Employers are hiring fewer young people, citing an experience gap and rising minimum wages that make inexperienced youth less attractive.
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The firm says inflation, oil prices and cautious hiring are likely to lead to even fewer jobs this year, resulting in the lowest summer hiring total for teens since the federal government began tracking it in 1948.
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The eldest son of the late Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley is a charismatic performer and an accomplished singer, songwriter and band leader.
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They were led by Tsietsi Mashinini, a charismatic high schooler.
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“Engaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engaging. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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