engaged (in)

verb

Definition of engaged (in)next
past tense of engage (in)
as in worked (at)

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  1. practiced
  2. brought about
  3. carried out
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  • Those habits are developed inside your organization before they're ever practiced with donors.
    — Karen Cochran, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • The Muscogee Nation is one of five tribes in Oklahoma that once practiced slavery.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of practiced
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  • Her husband, Stephen Buyle, told WXYZ that Rachel still remains positive, despite the challenges brought about by her health condition.
    — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
  • Regardless, the perception of rising crime and violence has brought about questions of how to improve safety in the Queen City.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
Definition of brought about
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  • Fire evacuations were also carried out Sunday in the Valencia region.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
  • In Spain, wildfires burned out of control around Madrid and evacuations were carried out in the Valencia region.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 26 July 2026
Definition of carried out
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“Engaged (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engaged%20%28in%29. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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