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as in occupies
to hold the attention of
the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening
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as in commits
to obligate by prior agreement
we can't go to the dance because we're already engaged to attend a piano recital
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as in employs
to provide with a paying job
the wealthy couple are looking to engage a handyman to take care of the estate
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as in hires
to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum
my sister and her boyfriend have engaged a chauffeured limousine for the prom
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Recent Examples of engages
At the same time, the exhibition engages broader cultural and historical contexts.
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Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s the moment that Congress always engages.
—NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Beyond academia, Shai engages a wide audience through articles, workshops, and media appearances, translating complex philosophical ideas into practical insights.
—Big Think, 28 Mar. 2026
Walking engages cardiovascular, sensory, nervous and musculoskeletal systems.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
If travel is not possible, expand your mind with a thoughtful book club or another practice that engages your mind.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Owners can drive short distances on electric power alone before the hybrid system engages the gasoline engine, blending efficiency with performance.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Cooking engages the body in small, repetitive ways.
—Michelle Beadle Holder, SELF, 16 Mar. 2026
The function button engages focus lock (AF-L) with out-of-the-box camera settings, but can be remapped to one of a few dozen functions via the camera menu.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s the moment that Congress always engages.
—NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Beyond academia, Shai engages a wide audience through articles, workshops, and media appearances, translating complex philosophical ideas into practical insights.
—Big Think, 28 Mar. 2026
Walking engages cardiovascular, sensory, nervous and musculoskeletal systems.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
If travel is not possible, expand your mind with a thoughtful book club or another practice that engages your mind.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Owners can drive short distances on electric power alone before the hybrid system engages the gasoline engine, blending efficiency with performance.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Cooking engages the body in small, repetitive ways.
—Michelle Beadle Holder, SELF, 16 Mar. 2026
The function button engages focus lock (AF-L) with out-of-the-box camera settings, but can be remapped to one of a few dozen functions via the camera menu.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engages
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The bar occupies 1,500 square feet along the street-facing side of the property with a storefront like other retail businesses in the area.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Lake Sandy Jo site occupies 50 acres in Gary’s Black Oak neighborhood, according to Post-Tribune archives.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Social Security faces a shortfall as soon as 2032.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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For the second time in less than a week, Luka Doncic faces a one-game suspension because of technical foul accumulation.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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This year’s team boasts seven college commits, three of whom are on the MLB Draft radar.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Pedretti, meanwhile, commits fully to her bimbo persona, oscillating between titillating absurdism and unexpected discomfort.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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Wade now will join the renegade row of coaches at LSU, which also employs football rapscallion Lane Kiffin and women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The worker, who didn’t want her name used because she was not authorized to speak with reporters, has been doing this all without a paycheck, because a partial federal shutdown has halted funding to the agency that employs her, the Department of Homeland Security.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Charles was an employee of Transdev, the contracting company that manages trains, buses and hires drivers.—
Anna Meiler,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Meta hires founders of AI startup Dreamer.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Junior Artists Program for those 9-13 immerses campers in art under the guidance of professional artist-instructors.—
Jessie Dax-Setkus,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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For most first-time Hawaii visitors, a luau dinner show is a must — an unforgettable vacation highlight that fully immerses you in the rhythms of aloha culture.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Senate meets for an early pro-forma session Thursday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Money meets group ideals as the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Resources and squares wise Jupiter in your 11th House of Friendship.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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This week, the BTS guys make a grand return and reflect on their superstardom, Rvssian recruits WizKid and Rauw Alejandro for an glittering track, and Underscores solidifies her status as one of pop’s most exhilarating producers.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2026
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My favorite scenes are those with Sandra Hüller, who plays the government official who recruits Grace.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Engages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engages. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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