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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 Irish actor and writer — who appeared in a season 6 episode of Game of Thrones — got engaged to his wife, Naomi Sheehan, in June 2022.
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Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Hill was previously engaged to fashion designer Gianna Santos; the two called it quits in October 2020 after two years of dating.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
And political experts say the frustrations reflected in the UCI survey could offer a roadmap for how successful candidates might engage voters and shape policy proposals.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Take the quiz here … GOT THE RING — Chiefs owner's daughter Gracie Hunt engaged to son of team's former quarterback.
—FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Hill was previously engaged to fashion designer Gianna Santos; the two called it quits in October 2020 after two years of dating.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
And political experts say the frustrations reflected in the UCI survey could offer a roadmap for how successful candidates might engage voters and shape policy proposals.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Take the quiz here … GOT THE RING — Chiefs owner's daughter Gracie Hunt engaged to son of team's former quarterback.
—FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engage
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For eight minutes, the astronauts are free to focus on any surface features or patterns that interest them.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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If Native American sites interest you, continue eight miles down the road to the Newark Earthworks, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site designated in 2023.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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Zeeshan later appeared in bond court facing a charge of assault with religious prejudice.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Phillies clobbered Colorado 10-1 on a windy Friday afternoon in LoDo that featured the return of wintry weather and a reminder of the challenge facing an organization that lost 119 games last season.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Gluting committed after finding that fit at Oklahoma.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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In both, the Twins took advantage of some poor infield defense from the Rays, who committed three errors in the game, on their way to victory.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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First, movies are workplaces, and Nirenberg’s interviewees reveal the stressful negotiations involved in the daily life of filmmaking—not only with executives and producers but also with directors, who, though employed by those very same businesspeople, are also the immediate bosses of the crew.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The company soon employed nearly 1,000 workers, but frosts and finally the hurricane of 1926 killed the sugar crops and drove the company away.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Nick Serrano, Gloria’s deputy chief of staff, says there has also been a concerted effort by the administration to discourage department heads from hiring program managers and program coordinators unless absolutely necessary.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Director Paul Feig's take on the story of a live-in maid hired to work for a wealthy family with a big secret has earned $400 million globally at the box office.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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For a more exclusive experience, there’s also The Reserve, which offers a quieter, hotel-within-a-hotel experience that occupies the top floors of the East Tower and features a private VIP entrance, an expansive lounge, and upgraded amenities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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That’s roughly double what the women who occupy the second and third spots on that list have made.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Animal Control would have to save about 600 more pets annually to meet that goal.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Tuesday's game is the third time these teams meet this season.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Cantens, who has coaching experience in Germany and the Dominican Republic, has had success recruiting internationally.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Dintaman and Nolan then recruited Johnson to pose as the victim in person at the state's Department of Treasury's Unclaimed Property Office to get a second copy of the check.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Engage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engage. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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