engaged (in)

Definition of engaged (in)next
past tense of engage (in)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engaged (in)
Verb
  • Winn said the crews practiced the operation using a NASA training capsule earlier this year.
    Tom Costello, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Firefighters in full yellow garb, lugging respirators, practiced with hoses and water spray guns that can be controlled using joy sticks inside the trucks.
    Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Iran and Hezbollah say the deal is actually the result of the larger negotiations between Tehran and Washington and was brought about by Iranian leverage.
    Abby Sewell, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • But her presence brought about controversy among viewers who felt the storyline was too mature for kids.
    Sherri Gordon, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The strikes were carried out under Joint Task Force Southern Spear, an ongoing mission focused on targeting transnational criminal organizations operating along key maritime drug routes in the region.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Ibison Media carried out the executive search for East’s role.
    K.J. Yossman, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Engaged (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engaged%20%28in%29. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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