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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The letter was submitted in a federal court case stemming from a lawsuit by advocacy groups challenging ICE's practice of carrying out arrests inside immigration courts, which are run by the Justice Department.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Guardsmen are also carrying out civic duties like picking up trash, tending to landscaping and scrubbing graffiti.—
Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Geoghegan, though, told the judge that people processed at the Broadview facility are members of local parishes, sometimes practicing in local communities for decades.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The practicing Catholic often credits his faith for his abilities, and a recent ceremony may give him a little boost this season.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
30 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 1 Apr. 2026.
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