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engaging (in)

verb

Definition of engaging (in)next
present participle of engage (in)
as in working (at)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engaging (in)
  1. bringing about
  2. carrying out
  3. practicing
Verb
  • Fortunately, new WiFi systems are bringing about bold new solutions to age-old problems.
    — William Jones, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • And Peggy Flanagan is about bringing about real change, standing up to the big money interests.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of bringing about
Verb
  • It may be overlooked, considering how comfortable Suzuki appears when carrying out Unai Emery’s ploy of his backline baiting an opponent’s press, but at Parma, he was required to kick mostly long.
    — Aston Villa, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Despite their return, the Sussexes will remain as non-working royals and will not be carrying out any official royal engagements on behalf of the sovereign, says the document, sent by Lord Chamberlain, a top Palace official, according to the BBC.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of carrying out
Verb
  • Ponds was inactive for last Sunday’s game against the Packers despite practicing throughout the week.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • As a practicing psychiatrist, Lembke routinely prescribes stimulants for ADHD, opioids for pain and benzodiazepines for insomnia and anxiety.
    — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of practicing
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“Engaging (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engaging%20%28in%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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