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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
When a celebrity did visit, the hosts would try and engage them in deeper conversation about Hollywood trends or their current project.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
This time, many Lebanese were less willing to accept Hezbollah’s decision to engage Israel.
—Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
Tennis pro Aryna Sabalenka and boyfriend Georgios Frangulas got engaged on March 3.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Nearby stations invite guests to their own team jerseys or create their own mascots — while learning how character design helps keep fans engaged.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
This time, many Lebanese were less willing to accept Hezbollah’s decision to engage Israel.
—Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
Tennis pro Aryna Sabalenka and boyfriend Georgios Frangulas got engaged on March 3.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Nearby stations invite guests to their own team jerseys or create their own mascots — while learning how character design helps keep fans engaged.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engage
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Celebrity doesn’t interest Vernon Hills junior Yury Plaksin.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Tyner says the challenge is to provide activities that interest younger golfers while respecting the sentiments of longtime members.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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In all, there will be more than 150 beds available for people with mental health challenges, including 32 for young adults facing a severe crisis.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Open the door to the Chamber, and you're faced with a sink, a vanity, two wardrobes, and two frosted-glass doors, behind which are a shower and a toilet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Olen Zellweger committed a tripping penalty in overtime, but Anaheim killed the four-on-three disadvantage.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Timmons and Alancia Ramsey have scored eight points apiece for a Crimson Tide team that has committed 17 turnovers.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Frontex's standing corps is set to reach 10,000 officers by the end of the year -- double the number employed in 2021 -- reflecting the policy shift and expectations of sustained pressure along key routes.—
LEFTERIS PITARAKIS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Metro Transit Police Department employs an additional 35 community service officers, or students who work part time for Metro Transit while earning their law enforcement degrees, which is the most in department history.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 2026
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Second, severe winter storms likely put a big damper on hiring in weather-sensitive industries like construction and leisure and hospitality.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mass layoffs in the tech industry started in 2022, after a hiring surge during the pandemic, when demand for online services increased as people were stuck at home.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Vij, who is currently a vice president at Brooklyn nonprofit Powerhouse Arts, is the first person of Southeast Asian descent to occupy the role.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
2 Mar. 2026
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The assessment determined that the building was not in danger of imminent collapse and residents on Clay Street were told their homes were safe to occupy.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Little had gone right for USC, just like little had gone right the first time these teams met.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Support from Chiron in your partner zone means people important to you can meet you in the middle, even if past missteps made things tense.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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Fields was among his suitors, but but set a high bar, based on his experience recruiting South Africans.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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Jeremiah said Hartline pairs elite recruiting with exceptional development.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Engage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engage. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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