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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
According to Konig's Facebook profile, the pair married in 2018 and got engaged within the year prior.
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Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
That’s a mistake and potentially misses a huge opportunity to better engage and support customers.
—Adrian Swinscoe, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Motorized latches then engaged to pull the capsule into the docking mechanism for an airtight structural seal.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2025
The Spider-Man: Homecoming actor got engaged to his fiancée Veronica Leahov on March 5.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
That’s a mistake and potentially misses a huge opportunity to better engage and support customers.
—Adrian Swinscoe, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Motorized latches then engaged to pull the capsule into the docking mechanism for an airtight structural seal.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2025
The Spider-Man: Homecoming actor got engaged to his fiancée Veronica Leahov on March 5.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engage
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Encourage your student to reach out to local professors or professionals in fields that genuinely interest them, rather than focusing solely on prestigious summer programs with low acceptance rates.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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What interests me with AI is the uncontrollability.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Social media personality Tate, who along with his brother Tristan faces rape, human trafficking and tax evasion charges in Romania, the U.K. and the U.S. (and even more allegations as recent as March this year), is a pioneer of the manosphere.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Chandler is 2-4 with the UFC, but outside his 2022 matchup against a fading Tony Ferguson, the 38-year-old has only faced the elite of the division.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Little Rock, Arkansas, product committed to the Tigers on Dec. 14.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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Image ‘Eric LaRue’ Directed by Michael Shannon, this searing drama centers on Janice (Judy Greer), who struggles to cope after her son commits a school shooting.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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According to the group’s letter, these businesses account for more than $800 million in annual revenue, employing thousands of people internationally and domestically.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Following successful efforts in Indonesia, the Sheba Hope Grows™ program has grown to include a global network of more than 200 reef builders worldwide, some employing different methods catered more specifically to their environment.—
Cat Cardenas,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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He was hired in 2015 after a 106-game stint with the Sacramento Kings.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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As for Booth, he was hired in 2017 as the assistant general manager.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Stepping inside the small six-suite residence in the city’s trendy Kolonaki neighborhood, you’re immediately immersed in the creative renaissance of modern Athens.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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True to his word, Sharpe has immersed himself in the craft, mastering everything from tasting notes to the intricate distillation processes in Cognac, France.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The decision was met with gratitude from Selena’s family, who released a heartfelt statement on Instagram.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The policy was met with public outcry and condemnation from pediatric associations, faith leaders, and even members of Trump’s party.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Peace Corps, established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy and later authorized by Congress, recruits and deploys American volunteers to support development efforts around the world.—
Will Steakin,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Finding people to send into the quake zone is proving difficult too, amid fears that younger people will be arrested and forcibly recruited into the army.—
Ross Adkin,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Engage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engage. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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