ENGAGED (IN) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

engaged (in)

verb

Definition of engaged (in)

past tense of engage (in)

as in worked (at)

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Every vessel ‘a potential target’ Shipping companies are well-practised in avoiding the Red Sea route.

— Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
Millennia-old inscriptions uncovered in a region tied to the Apostle Paul are shedding new light on how ancient people practiced religion nearly 2,000 years ago.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

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The decision to present Nico to the St James’ crowd ahead of the West Bromwich Albion Carabao Cup tie was inspired, perpetuating the positivity brought about by the training-ground announcement and opening-day Liverpool draw.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
State attorneys general are partly suing to block the union over fears about potential job losses in the entertainment sector brought about by consolidation.

— Brent Lang, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026

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After the talks in the Kremlin, Ushakov described the talks as constructive and carried out with the utmost openness and trust.

— Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026
The secret mission was carried out without the knowledge of members of the press traveling with the president and even some White House officials who were still aboard the old Air Force One.

— Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

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