KNEE-DEEP Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

knee-deep

adjective

Definition of knee-deep

as in engaged

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Recent Examples of knee-deep Photos shared on Facebook show the rescue scene was heavily forested, and rescuers worked in knee-deep water to save the man. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 31 May 2026 Judd is seen in the video wearing a dark green swimsuit with a scoop neckline while standing knee-deep in the sea. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 Because of payroll and roster logistics, Hoerner, who was entering his walk year, was knee-deep in trade rumors. — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 4 May 2026 Standing knee-deep in the lo‘i, covered in mud, gently pressing roots into the earth, anchored me in a new way. — Wassan Al-Khudhairi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knee-deep

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Adjective

Kelsey and Joey recently got re-engaged after former Division II tennis player got down on one knee during the finale of The Bachelor.

— Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
Instead, people reported feeling more engaged in their work and more productive.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 14 July 2026

Definition of engaged

Adjective

The report examined more than 1,200 immigration enforcement operations across eight states and found that nearly one-third involved force or the threat of force.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 July 2026
Similarly, the Sheriff’s Office is expected to place the involved deputy — whose identity has not been shared — on administrative leave while an internal investigation into the shooting proceeds.

— Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of involved

Adjective

Meanwhile, the familiar engrossed copy of the Declaration was crafted and signed by most of the delegates in August.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 July 2026
At the center of it all, perfectly aligned with the flags, columns, architraves, and pediments, was the engrossed Declaration in its altar, surmounted by a bronze eagle.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 May 2026

Definition of engrossed

Adjective

The French seemed preoccupied by him, with or without the ball.

— Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
The Argentinian official Facundo Tello seemed more preoccupied with marching up to the players at the edge of the penalty area, warning them about infringement.

— Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of preoccupied

Adjective

Unabsorbed calcium leaves the body through stool, and absorbed calcium that isn't needed may be filtered by the kidneys and leave in urine—often within about a day.

— Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.

— Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024

Definition of absorbed

Adjective

Four settlers were arrested after an attack on CNN and other journalists in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, according to Israeli Police.

— Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank voted in the municipal elections, the first vote held there since October 2023.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 July 2026

Definition of occupied

Adjective

Christian is worried about Aaron’s gray jersey sportswear look because the fit will need to be perfect, and then, uh-oh, Aaron sews the bodysuit incorrectly and needs to start again.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2026
The Polymarket spokesperson added that the company is worried about potential duplicative or conflicting compliance requirements that could harm innovation.

— Ananya Chetia,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Definition of worried

Adjective

Meditation, deep breathing, physical exercise or something as simple as doing laundry can interrupt the cycle of anxious searching.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 19 July 2026
Students are less anxious about money, less overwhelmed; their physical and mental health has improved.

— Jay A. Perman, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2026

Definition of anxious

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