engaged (in)

past tense of engage (in)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for engaged (in)
Verb
  • Named after an Indigenous term for tattoo, the minimalist diamond and 18-karat-gold jewels take inspiration from the rich tradition of tattoo art practiced by the Baiga tribe in central India’s Madhya Pradesh state.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Johnson and Butler also practiced this week despite undisclosed injuries and can be expected to play.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Speaking at the Fortune Global Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Al-Falih said the rapid pace of tech innovation, changes in trade policies, and the rise of new markets in the Global South have brought about massive change.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Our initial days as newlyweds brought about unique challenges.
    Maggie Macintosh, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The most meticulous work on this subject was carried out by David Noble, a historian of technology.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
  • One of the undercover operations carried out by The Athletic mirrors some of the characteristics of the operation that led to the arrests in West Yorkshire.
    Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Engaged (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engaged%20%28in%29. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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