ENGAGES (IN) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

engages (in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of engage (in)

as in works (at)

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Just ask Naperville North senior linebacker John Lyons, who practices with the 6-foot, 275-pound Johnson.

— Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Goggles, who practices Arapaho ceremonial ways but dabbles in Christianity, liked the worship band and activities that kept her grandchildren busy.

— Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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Mercury’s copresence with Venus brings about a sort of rendezvous with deja vu—a resurfacing of old conversations, songs, love letters, and mood boards from a different time.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
If the thought of reheating steak brings about mental images of tough, rubbery meat – don’t despair.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Engages (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engages%20%28in%29. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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