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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
Vande Kolk kept the conversation light and continued to engage, not wanting to scare off his quarry.
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Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Yes, Travis happens to be engaged to Taylor Swift.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The showcase will also feature one short film program comprised of Palestinian filmmakers engaging creatively with archival footage and images from Palestine.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Owens, 66, and Munson, 62, are engaged, according to Reality Steve, whose real name is Steve Carbone.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Yes, Travis happens to be engaged to Taylor Swift.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The showcase will also feature one short film program comprised of Palestinian filmmakers engaging creatively with archival footage and images from Palestine.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Owens, 66, and Munson, 62, are engaged, according to Reality Steve, whose real name is Steve Carbone.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for engage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engage
Verb
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These books can feel obstinate in their refusal of pleasure—an approach that does not seem to interest Berman in the slightest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Click on the parlay hub or go to and individual matchup that interests you to find popular options.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Air Mail’s fate shows that even the masters of the old form faced major headwinds when trying to navigate the new media landscape.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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As the candy bowls linger from Halloween and holiday treats start to roll in, your teeth face a marathon of sugar exposure.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Because of delays, Peter, having committed to spending a year in Israel, turned to me to manage all aspects of this sprawling project.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Yet even among a number of Christians seeking to raise awareness and intensify efforts to put an end to systematic abuses committed by Boko Haram and other jihadi movements, the prospect of foreign intervention raises serious concerns.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Trucking employs millions of drivers across the United States, and experts predict that job roles will evolve as fleets adopt autonomous systems.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Many of those bases employ local workers in roles ranging from food service and construction to logistics and maintenance.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Investigations found the voicemails of public figures were hacked by journalists and private investigators hired by publications who worked on the assumption that few people changed the default voicemail access code their handset came with.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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When Bournemouth hired Iraola the following summer, Perez was invited to replace him but chose instead to accompany his pal to the Premier League.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Beijing — When Ho Puay-peng first visited Beijing’s Forbidden City in the late 1980s, the Singaporean architect saw many of the historic courtyards used for storage, filled with garbage, and occupied by danwei (government offices).—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Detroit Tigers, who occupied first place the American League Central for 187 of the 194 days in the regular season this year, came up short for the second season in a row.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Determined to stop the anti-imperial policies of Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser, British and French representatives met with Israeli officials in October 1956 to forge a secret agreement for a coordinated offensive against Egypt.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The leaders of the world's biggest economies met at the airport in Busan, an hour's drive away from the APEC host city of Gyeongju, for just an hour and 40 minutes.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Several outlets accepting the new restrictions have begun recruiting staff to fulfill their new roles.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Since actions speak louder than words, Molly recruits the pop star for a private performance that doubles as an act of gratitude.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Engage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engage. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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