engaged (in)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for engaged (in)
Verb
  • To introduce a character who’s practiced medicine in these environments, who’s treated patients in places where the entire country is turned into an ER, where resources are scarce and the need is unbelievably, overwhelmingly high, adds a different gravity to the hospital.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Askarov practiced on Friday in Columbus as the Sharks prepared to play the Blue Jackets on Saturday to close out the road trip.
    Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The rise of Korea has also been notable over the past few years, with Hyun Suk Yoo, Acting President of Kocca, talking about recent BTS comeback and the Korean wave, Hallyu, that brought about popular K-dramas.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The streamings wars brought about new players, but also consumer expectations of instant gratification.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The planned execution of Thomas Creech in 2024 could not be carried out because a suitable vein could not be found to administer lethal drugs.
    Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Only fifteen of the world’s nearly two hundred countries carried out executions in 2024—the lowest number ever recorded.
    Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Engaged (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engaged%20%28in%29. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster