1
as in betrothal
the act or state of being engaged to be married
the fun couple recently announced their engagement
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as in appointment
an agreement to be present at a specified time and place
a lifelong practice of marking all of my engagements on a weekly calendar
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as in employment
the state of being provided with a paying job
his engagement as a caddie at the golf club was his first work experience
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Recent Examples of engagement
After a long engagement, the two married in a small, intimate ceremony at a friend's house outside of Santa Barbara, California.
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 2 May 2025
As always, Humana's highest priority remains ensuring our members are provided with outstanding healthcare coverage and access to care, while also continuing to support healthcare innovation, better health outcomes, and deeper patient engagement.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
With digital platforms flooded with bots and fake numbers, Kerns built his following and client base by offering true engagement, authority, and working systems.
—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 1 May 2025
The California Department of Education said the initiative helps boost student engagement, academic performance, and career readiness by promoting resource efficiency, school health, and green learning pathways.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 2 May 2025
As always, Humana's highest priority remains ensuring our members are provided with outstanding healthcare coverage and access to care, while also continuing to support healthcare innovation, better health outcomes, and deeper patient engagement.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
With digital platforms flooded with bots and fake numbers, Kerns built his following and client base by offering true engagement, authority, and working systems.
—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 1 May 2025
The California Department of Education said the initiative helps boost student engagement, academic performance, and career readiness by promoting resource efficiency, school health, and green learning pathways.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engagement
Noun
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Here, a look back at more than 150 years of royal betrothals, and the stones used to mark them.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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Here, a look back at more than 150 years of royal betrothals, and the stones used to mark them.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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Be ready to ask questions: Your appointment is an appropriate time to ask any questions about your health, symptom triggers, treatments, and more.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman,
Health,
10 May 2025
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But a major difference is that the Teal Wand is approved to be used at home, so patients don’t have to travel to or make time for in-person doctor appointments.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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Tony had just returned to employment at the store, freshly sober and needing a job.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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Phyllis Hope Stitt, 61, worked at the Employment Development Department as an employment program representative, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
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On an unspecified date during the investigation, a juvenile was found in possession of a .357 revolver and about two grams of crack cocaine, Boothroyd said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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Starting on May 1, Typhoon Lagoon opened, and will remain open through fall (closing date not yet announced).—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
12 May 2025
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What kinds of metrics does a good AI literacy program employ?—
Ben Jones,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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That the 2025 Red Sox had someone in their employ who did not know Hall of Famer Jim Rice once labored for the Local Nine remains an affront to history.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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Already Baltic governments have encouraged their citizens to stock enough food in their home to weather an emergency, and to have plans for rendezvous outside the capitals.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
7 May 2025
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On May 2, Venus will collide with dreamy Neptune, adding a layer of idealism and passion to romantic experiences Comments Get ready for a cosmic rendezvous!—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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“Engagement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engagement. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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