1
as in betrothal
the act or state of being engaged to be married
the fun couple recently announced their engagement
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2
as in appointment
an agreement to be present at a specified time and place
a lifelong practice of marking all of my engagements on a weekly calendar
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as in employment
the state of being provided with a paying job
his engagement as a caddie at the golf club was his first work experience
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Recent Examples of engagement
Reflecting Allman’s widespread popularity, top engagements were all over the map including the Lucas Theatre in Savannah, Piedmont Opera House in Macon, the Belcourt in Nashville, the Basie Center in Red Bank, NJ, the North Park in Buffalo, the Tara in Atlanta, and the Burns Court in Sarasota.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 June 2026
By treating workers as active authors of their careers rather than passive subjects of corporate scheduling, companies can unlock higher engagement, stronger equity, and unmatched talent retention.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Comparatively long engagement range One of the Hornet Block 1’s key advantages is its comparatively long engagement range, reported to exceed 75 kilometers.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
Carter noted that topics like menopause, perimenopause, and IUDs are currently driving massive engagement on TikTok.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 June 2026
By treating workers as active authors of their careers rather than passive subjects of corporate scheduling, companies can unlock higher engagement, stronger equity, and unmatched talent retention.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Comparatively long engagement range One of the Hornet Block 1’s key advantages is its comparatively long engagement range, reported to exceed 75 kilometers.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
Carter noted that topics like menopause, perimenopause, and IUDs are currently driving massive engagement on TikTok.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engagement
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Singer Sam Smith is reportedly engaged to British designer Christian Cowan, according to a source who allegedly overheard the couple discussing their betrothal in the lobby of a Manhattan hotel.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The pendant was believed to have been created in 1518 to celebrate the betrothal of Henry and Katherine’s daughter Mary to the French heir apparent.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado lists 18 counselors who treat gambling addiction and two behavioral health centers that offer telehealth appointments for gambling addiction on its website.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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This could be rescheduling a doctor's appointment, finding a contractor after a pipe bursts, or picking up your dry cleaning before a flight in the morning.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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But beyond public perception, USCIS, the agency that processes petitions for employment authorizations, green card and citizenship applications, has been impacted by the early 2025 workforce cuts.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Upon learning of the investigation, the district immediately placed him on administrative leave and subsequently terminated his employment.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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The bacteria that cause tetanus are everywhere in our environment and cannot be eliminated, which is why staying up to date on vaccination is so important.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Some employ chatbots for fun or companionship, but many others use them to support their mental health care—from attempting to self-diagnose conditions to helping with self-discipline.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
18 June 2026
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Defense ramp-ups employ engineers, welders, and machinists.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Early risers on Wednesday morning (June 10) will be able to partake in an interesting rendezvous between the moon and a bright planet.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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Venus, which is fresh off a rendezvous with the moon, is a frequent visitor in Earth's night sky, as is Jupiter.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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“Engagement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engagement. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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