engaging (in)

verb

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

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  1. bringing about
  2. carrying out
  3. practicing
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  • And Peggy Flanagan is about bringing about real change, standing up to the big money interests.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The Speedwell had sailed first from Holland to England, bringing about 45 passengers and supplies to join the voyage for religious freedom to North America.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of bringing about
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  • Mizan said that the verdict accused him of carrying out operations on behalf of Israel, the United States and other groups Iran considers hostile.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The update makes Claude more useful in carrying out work tasks as Anthropic is evolving the assistant into more of an AI workplace agent.
    — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of carrying out
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  • The rooftop at ‘Alohilani Resort is part of the property’s fitness hub, and guests can gaze out at Waikiki Beach and feel the Pacific Ocean breeze while practicing their hitting in the batting cages.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026
  • For some people, managing anxiety means more than learning breathing exercises or practicing mindfulness.
    — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
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“Engaging (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engaging%20%28in%29. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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