engaged (in)

Definition of engaged (in)next
past tense of engage (in)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engaged (in)
Verb
  • In addition, the astronauts configured their cameras and practiced the observations scheduled for Monday’s flyby of the moon, when the capsule will pass about 4,000 miles from our ssatellite.
    Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The Bruins practiced in front of a crowd with more than 150 recruits, alumni, and media members in attendance for the full practice session at Spaulding Field.
    Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The rise of Korea has also been notable over the past few years, with Hyun Suk Yoo, Acting President of Kocca, talking about recent BTS comeback and the Korean wave, Hallyu, that brought about popular K-dramas.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The streamings wars brought about new players, but also consumer expectations of instant gratification.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The planned execution of Thomas Creech in 2024 could not be carried out because a suitable vein could not be found to administer lethal drugs.
    Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Only fifteen of the world’s nearly two hundred countries carried out executions in 2024—the lowest number ever recorded.
    Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Engaged (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engaged%20%28in%29. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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