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as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
movie stars often have an engaging aura that is hard to describe
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as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
a movie with an engaging story that will hold your interest for a couple of hours
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as in intriguing
to hold the attention of
the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening
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2
as in facing
to enter into contest or conflict with
the daring young captain was eager to engage the enemy
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as in committing
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 employing
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 hiring
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 engaging
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2025
Rosetta Stone has some good short stories, along with some streaming classes and videos that are much more engaging than Transparent Language Online's.
—PC Magazine, 16 July 2025
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
And being curious, seeking to understand and pursuing things that even seemed a little bit crazy at the time, but engaging other people.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The center combines an engaging shopping experience with a diverse mix of retailers that meet the needs of a wide range of customers.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2025
Rosetta Stone has some good short stories, along with some streaming classes and videos that are much more engaging than Transparent Language Online's.
—PC Magazine, 16 July 2025
Verb
Cathy Clarkin, co-chair of Naperville Environment and Sustainability Task Force (NEST), said the district deserves credit for pursuing a carbon action plan and engaging students.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
And being curious, seeking to understand and pursuing things that even seemed a little bit crazy at the time, but engaging other people.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engaging
Adjective
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The Cubs became an appealing destination for Bowa because of two people in the organization: former Phillies manager and then-Cubs general manager Dallas Green and former Phillies coach and then-Cubs manager Lee Elia.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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This movie felt your pain and offered an appealing fantasy in which a few endearing numbskulls could somehow get their act together and stun the world.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
25 July 2025
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The tools are in place and the flashes are interesting.—
Gary Bedore
July 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 July 2025
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With the season around the corner, these are the 10 most interesting Irish players to track during camp.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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Many of the mobile clinics work in silos and Medi-Cal resources can be restrictive, with clients facing difficulties meeting criteria.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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Her team, down seven and facing its largest deficit of the night, went from smiling and finding easy buckets to straight-faced and struggling to find a rhythm.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Mar. 2025
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DeAngelo admitted to committing more than 50 rapes and killing 13 people through a 12-year terror spree across six counties in California.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Jan. 2025
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This movement’s energy radiated from a troubled detention center in Washington where a few dozen men charged with attacking police officers and committing other violent offenses were held.—
Dan Barry,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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Part of this would be through a shift in cost share, employing state budgets to aid in covering SNAP—a program for which benefit costs have historically been covered by the federal government.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
29 Mar. 2025
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The bank initially leased nearly 77,000 square feet of the tower on the second, third and fourth floors, and a portion of fifth floor, employing about 200 people there.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2025
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Palm Beach County needs to get a lot more serious about hiring its first new county administrator in a decade.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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The board also approved unanimously a district policy that bans an employee from evaluating, hiring or working on the same campus as an immediate family member.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The first panel featured a bilingual conversation between Straw Hat Goofy, a U.S.-based anime creator known for his charismatic anime commentary and film reviews, and Shinnosuke, a creator from Japan known for introducing films, television dramas, and anime.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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He was best known for his over-the-top showmanship, having adapted a charismatic, all-American persona that helped bring professional wrestling to the mainstream.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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The free-agent market is pretty empty on worthwhile upgrades, so trading for a younger linebacker (read: under 30) with an intriguing pedigree would be ideal.—
Mike Kaye
July 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 July 2025
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The slot corner position is one of the more intriguing position battles to watch this summer, as Ohio State could go in a number of directions.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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“Engaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engaging. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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