ENGAGE (IN) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

engage (in)

verb

Definition of engage (in)

as in to work (at)

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It a strange, mystical Bond movie, that’s part an attempt at Blacksploitation and part about Harlem gangsters, Caribbean drug farming, and voodoo-practicing witch doctors.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
The judge limited the ability of a second lawyer, Daniel Epstein, to practice in the Southern District of Florida.

— Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of practice

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The new products included plugins capable of reviewing contracts and carrying out legal workflows that would once have required considerable human time.

— Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
To be able to feel and touch the community of Cologne, and this person who suffered that ordeal and overcame it — and then managed to carry out the courage of her convictions with Ukrainian refugees.

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2026

Definition of carry out

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Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez will start for the National League in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park.

— Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 12 July 2026
Barring an utter collapse, the hottest team in baseball not only intends to keep staff ace Sandy Alcantara, but also add strategically to its roster, according to people briefed on the club’s plans who were granted anonymity to speak freely.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of ace

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Saunders was the founder of the nonprofit Baltimore Academy of Sports and Entertainment, which was implemented into the Baltimore City Public School System in 2020.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Blanche backed down and said the Justice Department would not implement the fund.

— Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

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