engaging (in)

present participle of engage (in)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for engaging (in)
Verb
  • Judy becomes a vessel for the demon and ultimately helps conclude the Smurl investigation, bringing about the destruction of the demonic mirror that nearly pre-empted her own life.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Only then will showcasing their efforts on a global stage have a chance of bringing about sustained change on a wider scale.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Independent sources are vital to expose victimization within Cambodian scam compounds — these are essentially undeclared prison cities where many workers have been trafficked for the purpose of carrying out fraud.
    Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Israel's attack on Hamas' leaders in the Gulf comes as its military is carrying out an offensive to occupy all of Gaza City and forcibly displace its nearly 1 million residents.
    Aya Batrawy, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In the early 1960s, U Thant, a practicing Buddhist from a remote town in Burma, became the first non-Western secretary-general of the United Nations.
    Michele Kelemen, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Establishing a consistent sleep schedule and practicing relaxation techniques before bed can be helpful, Salas said.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Engaging (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engaging%20%28in%29. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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