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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
Merging an art encounter with the land engages all the senses.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Molinaroli himself engages fully where his input is welcomed and can drive positive change, ensuring reciprocity and purpose.
—Nia Bowers, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
Outside of Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, the Community Rhino Conservation Initiative, with support from Imvelo Safari Lodges, engages local communities to reintroduce southern white rhinos to communal lands for the first time in the nation’s history.
—Cody Jackson, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Across the country, educators, cultural institutions and civic organizations are proving that high-quality civic education engages young people, strengthens democratic skills and builds durable civic habits.
—Erin Carlson Mast, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Doing so engages the clutch and ratchet mechanisms built into the crank.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
Weight-bearing exercise—anything that requires you to support your own body weight or more—engages your skeleton and helps strengthen bone.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Like humming, gargling engages muscles connected to the vagus nerve.
—Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Practicing certain breathing exercises, known as breath work, engages our psychosomatic responses by regulating oxygen flow and mental focus.
—Stefanie Groner, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Molinaroli himself engages fully where his input is welcomed and can drive positive change, ensuring reciprocity and purpose.
—Nia Bowers, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
Outside of Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, the Community Rhino Conservation Initiative, with support from Imvelo Safari Lodges, engages local communities to reintroduce southern white rhinos to communal lands for the first time in the nation’s history.
—Cody Jackson, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Across the country, educators, cultural institutions and civic organizations are proving that high-quality civic education engages young people, strengthens democratic skills and builds durable civic habits.
—Erin Carlson Mast, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Doing so engages the clutch and ratchet mechanisms built into the crank.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
Weight-bearing exercise—anything that requires you to support your own body weight or more—engages your skeleton and helps strengthen bone.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Like humming, gargling engages muscles connected to the vagus nerve.
—Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Practicing certain breathing exercises, known as breath work, engages our psychosomatic responses by regulating oxygen flow and mental focus.
—Stefanie Groner, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engages
Verb
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The property occupies a lot of 5,885 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Seven decades later, as military action once again engulfs Iran, a different president occupies the Oval Office—but the same obsession hangs in the air.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mays faces 11 charges, including pimping, possession of automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines, and possession of methamphetamine and marijuana with intent to sell.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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City officials say the effort is necessary as Davis faces structural financial challenges.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Just past the half-hour mark, Martin Zubimendi commits a foul from behind and appears to hurt himself in the process.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Their daughter Jane wants to leave law school and pursue creative writing, but when their son Kevin, a policeman, commits a violent act and then disappears, everyone’s dreams threaten to turn into deep regrets.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Sylmar attraction first opened in 2014 and employs 15 people.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The service To minimize its environmental footprint, the hotel employs locals—from builders and gardeners to chefs and hotel staff—who are happy to advise on boat trips, hikes in the mountains, and the best restaurants in nearby villages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Since speed dating only made Taylor more nervous, Jessi goes ahead and hires the dating coach who organized the speed-dating event to give Taylor some one-on-one tutelage.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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The district normally hires 600 to 800 new employees each year to fill the positions vacated by people leaving or retiring from AISD.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The process immerses the deceased in a pressurized water and 5 percent alkaline solution, such as potassium hydroxide, at 150°C (300°F) for several hours.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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The 17,600-seat Sphere doubles as a movie theater and concert arena and features a 160,000-square-foot, curved LED screen that immerses viewers in the show.—
Roger Kisby,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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February 19 – March 20 When compassion meets structure, your path steadies.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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The location – Britain’s only desert, where sparse natural life meets heavy industrial infrastructure – provides both the visual setting and a thematic undercurrent.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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During the pilot, Dutton meets with an old comrade from his days as a Navy SEAL who gradually recruits him into their four-person Marshal team.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Rudnev no longer preaches, recruits followers, or leads any group.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Engages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engages. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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