Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engaging (in)
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The first significant storm in five weeks continued to douse the Bay Area with rain, bringing about 1 foot of snow to the Sierra at the higher elevations.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026 -
Properly understood, justice is intrinsically good for us, bringing about the health, harmony, and good order of the soul.—
Paul Rosenzweig,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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Police appear to be cracking down on distraction-style thefts with LAPD releasing photos of a man and a woman carrying out a similar scheme.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Jarosz added that the Sheriff’s Office cannot legally obstruct another law enforcement agency from carrying out its duties.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Optimize your small space by planting compact cultivars, practicing companion planting, growing vertically, and interplanting with flowers to attract pollinators.—
Marie Iannotti,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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Currently, conservatory classes are taught by professional, practicing artists in each discipline, which includes theater, visual arts and music.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Engaging (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engaging%20%28in%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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