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as in immerses
to hold the attention of
the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening
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as in commits
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 employs
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 hires
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 engages
Johnson's approach engages both the rational and emotional sides of our brains through this multimedia storytelling.
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Anna Broughel, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
When a scam call comes in, Daisy automatically answers and engages the caller in conversation, wasting their time.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Conclusion Transforming strategy into successful implementation requires clear communication, alignment at all levels and a compelling vision that inspires and engages both internal and external stakeholders.
—Aurelien Mangano, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Bluesky stirring up trouble for X and Meta While Threads boasts a significant user base of about 275 million monthly users, the sense that Bluesky’s smaller yet rapidly growing user base engages more intensively becomes apparent, particularly post-election.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2024
The brand also actively engages content creators from various fields.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
Post Enhancing how a company supports and engages its employees can attract talent, improve retention, spur innovation, and increase customer satisfaction.
—Ethan Burris, Benjamin Thomas, Harvard Business Review, 20 Oct. 2024
This playfully experimental film has been meticulously crafted to express this personal story that engages the viewer directly; in story, design, and technique.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
This intuitive tool engages visitors 24/7, answering inquiries, and improving user satisfaction.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
Anna Broughel, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
When a scam call comes in, Daisy automatically answers and engages the caller in conversation, wasting their time.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Conclusion Transforming strategy into successful implementation requires clear communication, alignment at all levels and a compelling vision that inspires and engages both internal and external stakeholders.
—Aurelien Mangano, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Bluesky stirring up trouble for X and Meta While Threads boasts a significant user base of about 275 million monthly users, the sense that Bluesky’s smaller yet rapidly growing user base engages more intensively becomes apparent, particularly post-election.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2024
The brand also actively engages content creators from various fields.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
Post Enhancing how a company supports and engages its employees can attract talent, improve retention, spur innovation, and increase customer satisfaction.
—Ethan Burris, Benjamin Thomas, Harvard Business Review, 20 Oct. 2024
This playfully experimental film has been meticulously crafted to express this personal story that engages the viewer directly; in story, design, and technique.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
This intuitive tool engages visitors 24/7, answering inquiries, and improving user satisfaction.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engages
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Mangione faces a second-degree murder charge in connection with that killing.Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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North American industry faces real challenges, and there’s no going back to ‘50s-style manufacturing.Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Guarding the goal, a player commits a foul or a handball, resulting in a penalty kick to the opposition.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Myers commits to his characters — fully embodying such memorable personae as Wayne Campbell, Austin Powers, and Shrek, among countless others — and is willing to fight for the smallest details.Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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Automobile manufacturing employs many people, with BYD employing more than 700,000 employees!Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The restaurant employs 140 people.Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, the company hires industry experts who—despite the existing policy—are harsh, judgmental and transactional, making day-to-day collaboration and teamwork extremely challenging.Mitch Mitchell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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But health insurers are typically doing the bidding of the employer who hires them or the government that pays them to administer a pool of money, which are premiums paid by consumers, taxpayers, workers or employers.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Women’s, which is on the first floor, occupies 4,400 square feet; men’s on the lower level occupies 2,100 square feet.David Moin, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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The series looms large in the studio’s psyche and occupies an important place in its finances.Lewis Gordon, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
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The more an artist intrigues you from line to line, the more locked in you are for the next one.Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
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The reliever who really intrigues me is hard-throwing right-hander Seth Halvorsen.Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2024
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Conclusion Evaluating your custody solution provider involves a thorough examination of several critical factors to ensure the safety and accessibility of your digital assets.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Case 2000 involves allegations that Netanyahu negotiated a deal, with the owner of Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, for better coverage in return for legislation to slow the growth of a rival newspaper.The Week UK, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Now, Pier Sixty-Six is being redeveloped into a 32-acre waterfront destination that attracts luxury residents, boaters, and purveyors of the finer things.Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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According to the International Union of Sex Workers, OnlyFans attracts over 300 million unique visits per month, and 87 percent of users are male.Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Engages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engages. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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