ENGAGE (IN) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

engage (in)

verb

Definition of engage (in)

as in to work (at)

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An increasing number of South Georgia schools have invested in the facilities, which allow their football teams to practice despite inclement weather.

— Jack Leo, AJC.com, 28 July 2026
The inside of the mound was tightly stacked with beech wood which smolders for weeks until it's been turned into charcoal — a craft that's been practiced in the Harz mountain region in eastern Germany for hundreds of years.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026

Definition of practice

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Different types of caregiving relationships can also bring about unique challenges.

— Minakshi Raj, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
Within 15 years of its ratification, for example, the court had issued two decisions narrowing the amendment’s application, helping to bring about a century of racial segregation in southern states.

— Scott Baldauf, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026

Definition of bring about

Verb

Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said the system is expected to become fully operational within 35 months, with at least 25 percent of production to be carried out by Greek industry.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
The project was carried out by a collaborative team of 25, more than half of them Kenyan.

— Raul Roman, NPR, 25 July 2026

Definition of carry out

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An offseason conversation with Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes helped Skubal solidify his decision to play in the WBC.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
The Panthers also have veterans like Chau Smith-Wade, Robert Rochell and special teams ace Akayleb Evans to lean on.

— Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026

Definition of ace

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As the league continues to evaluate officiating and implement new resources, WNBA leadership, players and coaches are expected to remain engaged in conversations about improving consistency on the court.

— Roberta F. Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The struggle for reparations on the African continent is ongoing, and survivors are being insulted by the failure to implement comprehensive reparations programs that are due.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026

Definition of implement

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Fans booed when the squirrel was finally captured and carried off under a towel, but the team says the animal was released in fine health.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026
Shania Twain has performed in stadiums around the world and carried off not one but two Las Vegas residencies, but this summer, a smaller stage felt like a dream come true.

— Amanda Wicks, Pitchfork, 25 July 2026

Definition of carry off

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