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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
Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Mar. 2025
Gomez and Blanco confirmed their relationship in December 2023 and got engaged about a year later.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
Many Pilates exercises engage the rectus abdominis.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Do a variety of exercise activities to keep yourself engaged.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Mar. 2025
Gomez and Blanco confirmed their relationship in December 2023 and got engaged about a year later.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
Many Pilates exercises engage the rectus abdominis.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Do a variety of exercise activities to keep yourself engaged.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engage
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Its financial weakness should interest all Chicagoans; its departures from academic values, and the failures of its leadership structure, should be studied by everyone interested in higher education.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles Dolphins bringing back two players as exclusive rights free agents Ten prospects who improved their draft stock at the combine — and might interest Dolphins General manager Chris Grier was noncommittal on Holland at his season wrap-up new conference in January.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2025
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The company also faced stiff competition from the likes of Shein and Temu, which churn out trendy items that are cheaper than what Forever 21 offers.—
Michelle Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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In the next round, the Gamecocks could face one of the most potent 3-point shooting teams in the country regardless of who wins the No. 8 versus No. 9 game.—
Mark Schindler,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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The European Union appears committed to yanking up defense spending and investment in continental NATO's industry, rather than relying on the U.S. powerhouse military-industrial complex.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Regardless of its initial intentions, the company is committed to fixing this certificate issue, and the dongle could still have more life in it.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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To keep the astronauts safe, Dragon employs a heat shield to keep it from burning up during re-entry.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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In addition to chemists and biologists, the science office also employs physicians, nurses, hydrologists and experts who focus on plants, soils and wetlands.—
Lisa Friedman,
New York Times,
18 Mar. 2025
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In 2023, the city hired the formidable Carmela Levy-David as its new superintendent.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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Dusty May was hired last offseason to be the Michigan men's basketball coach after spending six seasons with Florida Atlantic.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Since announcing her move, she’s been documenting her efforts to immerse herself in Ireland’s festivities, including at the national St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, which is attended by roughly 500,000 people, according to the Associated Press.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Badu immersed herself in everything artistic Dallas had to offer a young person.—
Damien Scott,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2025
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San Diego college basketball teams are meeting the moment and making history.—
Kate Murphy,
Axios,
17 Mar. 2025
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Shower steamers are a safe way to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy, in part because essential oils should always be diluted before use, which happens when the dissolving tablet meets the water and infuses into the steam.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
16 Mar. 2025
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Throughout the inaugural season of the TGL, there has been much talk about the possibility of adding new venues similar to the SoFi Center, adding new teams, and recruiting female stars to join teams with their male counterparts.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Reflective and Representative campaign, organized by the Football Association, is working to recruit 1,000 people from Black, Asian and mixed heritage backgrounds into refereeing roles.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Engage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engage. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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