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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening
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as in to commit
to obligate by prior agreement
we can't go to the dance because we're already engaged to attend a piano recital
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as in to employ
to provide with a paying job
the wealthy couple are looking to engage a handyman to take care of the estate
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as in to hire
to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum
my sister and her boyfriend have engaged a chauffeured limousine for the prom
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Recent Examples of engage
During the season 8 reunion of Love Is Blind on March 9, season 6 star Smith and Sutherland, who appeared on season 1 of Love Is Blind: UK, revealed that they are engaged.
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 25 May 2025
The key to performing this exercise correctly is to keep the core muscles engaged throughout.
—Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
Johnson said that limits on transcripts have forced the prosecutor’s office to cut back on reopening cases or engaging post-trial motions.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
But as more of the work is handed over to AI, there’s a risk that pricing professionals engage less with the fundamentals.
—Avy Punwasee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 25 May 2025
The key to performing this exercise correctly is to keep the core muscles engaged throughout.
—Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
Johnson said that limits on transcripts have forced the prosecutor’s office to cut back on reopening cases or engaging post-trial motions.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
But as more of the work is handed over to AI, there’s a risk that pricing professionals engage less with the fundamentals.
—Avy Punwasee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engage
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One name that could interest Golden State is guard Derrick White from the Boston Celtics.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Perhaps Trump's memo will surface more novel tactics that interest the administration.—
Ashley Belanger – May 20,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2025
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Both Earps and Hampton have played a very similar number of minutes and faced a very similar number of shots, but Earps’ shot-stopping has not been as strong, conceding 1.6 goals more than expected, based on the quality of shots faced.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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This past week Trump demanded Apple start making iPhones in the US or face a 50% tariff.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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One episode was based on a study by Harvard psychiatrist Felton Earls showing that kids exposed to gunfire were more likely to commit violence.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The new owners are committed to resurrect Moreschi, known primarily for its luxury men’s formal shoes, in addition to a women’s line, by leveraging Superglamourous’ digital-first expertise and capabilities.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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As of March 2025, Burberry employed approximately 8,700 people, nearly 500 fewer than the 9,200 employed in 2024.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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China has been employing its navy to further expand its military reach and presence, challenging America's naval dominance in the Pacific Ocean.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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These reductions have allowed businesses to create new jobs and hire more team members to the benefit of all Floridians.—
Scott Shalley,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent maker Cameron Pictures has hired Karen Tsang as Vice President of Creative Affairs.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 May 2025
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Now Welcoming Digital Nomads — What to Know Before Going From the moment travelers step onboard, they’re immersed in the essence of New Zealand.—
Amy Louise Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
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On the repeatability of wrinkling topography patterns in the fingers of water immersed human skin Extreme Mechanics Letters.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
16 May 2025
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With a black brace on his left arm, Steele met with reporters in the home clubhouse before Tuesday’s 4-3 11-inning win over the Colorado Rockies, publicly addressing his future for the first time since the operation.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Brailsford and Silverman first met during Pride back in 2015 after they were introduced by mutual friends.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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But Atkins also felt the impact that the transfer portal has had on recruiting, particularly for incoming freshmen.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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She’s unexpectedly recruited by the brilliant but reclusive Fujitani to join Tenblank, where their rise to fame is complicated by personal secrets and industry challenges.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 May 2025
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“Engage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engage. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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