1
as in betrothals
the act or state of being engaged to be married
the fun couple recently announced their engagement
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2
as in dates
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 employments
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 engagements
Public relationship milestones may arrive—engagements, breakups, or defining conversations that put love front and center.
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Christina Pérez, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
Its engagements with China, India, and Gulf states reflect economic opportunity and strategic diversification.
—Yusuf Tuggar, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
But according to the creator, there isn't a rule that all engagements have to happen on the same day.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
The first phase, expected to run over the next 18 months, will focus on platform development, sensor integration, and simulated engagements to refine the system’s software.
—David Szondy
february 15, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
Typically, most engagements today occur at very long distances, with many modern beyond-visual-range missiles able to be fired from ranges of 62 miles (100 km) away.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
Both Smith and Carlos have participated in speaking engagements in recent years.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The King has been heckled at multiple royal engagements since the latest tranche of Epstein files.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Fewer engagements mean fewer engagement rings.
—Chris Livesay, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Christina Pérez, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
Its engagements with China, India, and Gulf states reflect economic opportunity and strategic diversification.
—Yusuf Tuggar, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
But according to the creator, there isn't a rule that all engagements have to happen on the same day.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
The first phase, expected to run over the next 18 months, will focus on platform development, sensor integration, and simulated engagements to refine the system’s software.
—David Szondy
february 15, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
Typically, most engagements today occur at very long distances, with many modern beyond-visual-range missiles able to be fired from ranges of 62 miles (100 km) away.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
Both Smith and Carlos have participated in speaking engagements in recent years.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The King has been heckled at multiple royal engagements since the latest tranche of Epstein files.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Fewer engagements mean fewer engagement rings.
—Chris Livesay, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engagements
Noun
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The names listed are of those who reported a burglary and the dates are when the crime is believed to have taken place.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Experiential dates—like attending an immersive art exhibit or taking an impromptu road trip—are your jam.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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If ambiance is as alluring as the food for your romantic rendezvous, this high-style seafood spot in downtown Milwaukee is for you.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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If ambiance is as alluring as the food for your romantic rendezvous, this high-style seafood spot in downtown Milwaukee is for you.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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Micron did not respond Thursday to questions about how many workers Crucial employs and whether they will be laid off or land jobs elsewhere at the company.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Dec. 2025
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But the depth of struggles beyond that must prompt some broader questions about philosophy or the type of hitters Houston employs.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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After getting two appointments right (Steve Cooper and Nuno Espirito Santo), Marinakis has reverted to type, with impulsive and erratic decision-making having undermined Forest’s campaign from the start.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Multiple outlets have reported that lawmakers must schedule appointments at the DOJ at least 24 hours in advance to assess the documents at a secure facility.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Engagements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engagements. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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