engaging (in)

present participle of engage (in)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for engaging (in)
Verb
  • He's widely credited for bringing about the Gaza truce after two years of intense fighting.
    NPR, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
  • No matter, three months later, with no accomplishments, Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, not for bringing about peace to the Middle East, but for talking about it.
    Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Currently, Undersheriff Dan Perea, appointed by Corpus last year, is carrying out sheriff duties.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
  • But finding and carrying out the plan proved challenging.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Anna DeGuzman started practicing magic as a way to keep herself entertained as a kid.
    Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Images included in the slideshow picture the artist spending time in the park, listening to music, practicing self-care, resting, cuddling her dog Dibs, being on set and painting pumpkins.
    Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Engaging (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engaging%20%28in%29. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.

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