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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
All that heat and humidity means people perspire profusely when engaging even in moderate physical activity.
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ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
The Instagram post announcing that Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelce were indeed engaged was the love story viewed around the globe.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025
MrBeast is known for his viral spectacles, engaging challenges and massive giveaways, including millions of dollars in food and supplies for those in need.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
The space engages customers with ideas on light, flow and materials.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
The Instagram post announcing that Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelce were indeed engaged was the love story viewed around the globe.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025
MrBeast is known for his viral spectacles, engaging challenges and massive giveaways, including millions of dollars in food and supplies for those in need.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
The space engages customers with ideas on light, flow and materials.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engage
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The fund also uses zero leverage—a nice extra margin of safety should interest rates unexpectedly rise.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Jazz have another veteran big man who could interest rival teams in Lauri Markkanen, who has been the subject of trade rumors lately.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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One of the main challenges facing the economy is the strained relationship between Beijing and Washington as disputes over technology and geopolitics mount.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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Jackson faced several setbacks this season but proved her fitness during the 100-meter dash rounds the past two days.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Federal prosecutors charged a UK teenager with conspiracy to commit computer fraud and other crimes in connection with the network intrusions of 47 US companies that generated more than $115 million in ransomware payments over a three-year span.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
19 Sep. 2025
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With the Blackhawks having several young defensemen in the pipeline and only so many spots to put them in, the Blackhawks want to be sure of a player before committing to them long-term.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
18 Sep. 2025
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Ishika Samant/Getty Images While Thibodeau leaned heavily on two-time All-NBA Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson to bail the team out with clutch buckets late in shot clocks, Brown is expected to employ a bit more variety in his offensive sets.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Rowan currently employs over 550 nurses, and the company’s medical team created its own curriculum to train nurses in ear piercing techniques.—
Jennifer Liu
Tasia Jensen,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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Copaken Brooks, which has owned the lot for approximately 20 years, plans to install gates and hire extra security to secure the lot.—
PJ Green
September 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Sep. 2025
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Existing workers also have to be notified of a company’s plan to hire a visa worker.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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You could be immersed in a home renovation project when work calls or feel a sense of guilt for asking your parents for a raincheck.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Todd-Avery Lenahan, president and chief creative officer of Wynn Design & Development, immerses guests in a mysterious, moody underwater world.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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An anime about a teenager avenging the deaths of his family at the hands of hordes of carnivorous demons wouldn’t usually be the sort of film which would be met with unanimous praise from critics.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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At first, the poster was happy to meet someone new and even adjusted the reservation to make space.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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But the state is working ahead to recruit more teachers as more families enroll in the program.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Officials said colleges should use their own resources to recruit high school students from underrepresented backgrounds, rather than relying on federal funding to do so.—
Silas Allen
September 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Engage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engage. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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