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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
The aim of Turning Point was to engage young Republicans and serve as a counterweight to liberal groups.
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Michael Collins, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Kirk and the businessman, William Montgomery, would start Turning Point USA with the aim of engaging young Republicans, a counterweight to liberal groups.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The 60-year-old presenter has engaged Lawrence Power, a barrister at Whitestone Chambers, to fight his corner.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Just like in previous seasons, Nick and Vanessa Lachey return to host as a cast of singles date, fall in love, and get engaged without ever seeing their partners.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
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Michael Collins, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Kirk and the businessman, William Montgomery, would start Turning Point USA with the aim of engaging young Republicans, a counterweight to liberal groups.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The 60-year-old presenter has engaged Lawrence Power, a barrister at Whitestone Chambers, to fight his corner.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Just like in previous seasons, Nick and Vanessa Lachey return to host as a cast of singles date, fall in love, and get engaged without ever seeing their partners.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engage
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Chances are, there’s a book on a topic that interests you.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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If casting a line doesn’t interest you, check out baking and walking trails, go snorkeling, do some bird watching, or simply soak in the sun.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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One of the main challenges facing the economy is the strained relationship between Beijing and Washington as disputes over technology and geopolitics mount.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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Jackson faced several setbacks this season but proved her fitness during the 100-meter dash rounds the past two days.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Hamas is a genocidal terrorist organization committed to Israel’s destruction.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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But within those few episodes is a devastating story about a young boy who commits a horrendous crime that unfolds in excruciating detail, with each episode consisting of a single long shot.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The workers could be employed only by King and only for up to 10 months at a time.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
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Instead of using a single bulky lens, the camera employs a thin mask embedded with dozens of tiny lenslets, each capturing a unique perspective of the same object.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Masino was hired at Cracker Barrel in 2023 after holding top positions at Taco Bell and Starbucks’ smaller international divisions and as CEO of Sprinkles Cupcakes.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Executives and entrepreneurs have been for some time finding that other states offer better opportunities (but government managers in California have been hiring, which does more harm to the private sector more than good).—
Kerry Jackson,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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From Liu Li Palace’s Cantonese excellence to RASA’s international offerings, guests can immerse themselves in a culinary journey without leaving the hotel.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The husband-and-wife co-founders grew up in Brooklyn and spent their youth immersed in Williamsburg’s creative and cultural scene in the late 2000s.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
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An anime about a teenager avenging the deaths of his family at the hands of hordes of carnivorous demons wouldn’t usually be the sort of film which would be met with unanimous praise from critics.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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At first, the poster was happy to meet someone new and even adjusted the reservation to make space.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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But the state is working ahead to recruit more teachers as more families enroll in the program.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Officials said colleges should use their own resources to recruit high school students from underrepresented backgrounds, rather than relying on federal funding to do so.—
Silas Allen
September 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Engage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engage. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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