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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
During the season 8 reunion of Love Is Blind on March 9, season 6 star Smith and Sutherland, who appeared on season 1 of Love Is Blind: UK, revealed that they are engaged.
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 25 May 2025
The key to performing this exercise correctly is to keep the core muscles engaged throughout.
—Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
Johnson said that limits on transcripts have forced the prosecutor’s office to cut back on reopening cases or engaging post-trial motions.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
But as more of the work is handed over to AI, there’s a risk that pricing professionals engage less with the fundamentals.
—Avy Punwasee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 25 May 2025
The key to performing this exercise correctly is to keep the core muscles engaged throughout.
—Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
Johnson said that limits on transcripts have forced the prosecutor’s office to cut back on reopening cases or engaging post-trial motions.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
But as more of the work is handed over to AI, there’s a risk that pricing professionals engage less with the fundamentals.
—Avy Punwasee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engage
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One name that could interest Golden State is guard Derrick White from the Boston Celtics.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Perhaps Trump's memo will surface more novel tactics that interest the administration.—
Ashley Belanger – May 20,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2025
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The music mogul, who is also facing a torrent of civil suits, has pleaded not guilty to all federal charges.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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One episode was based on a study by Harvard psychiatrist Felton Earls showing that kids exposed to gunfire were more likely to commit violence.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Countries signing onto the agreement are committing to improve their disease surveillance and grow their heath care workforces, strengthen their regulatory systems and invest in research and development.—
Nicole Hassoun,
The Conversation,
22 May 2025
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According to data from the end of 2024, Stellantis currently employs approximately 34,000 people in Michigan, 75,000 nationwide and more than 248,000 globally.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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China has been employing its navy to further expand its military reach and presence, challenging America's naval dominance in the Pacific Ocean.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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These reductions have allowed businesses to create new jobs and hire more team members to the benefit of all Floridians.—
Scott Shalley,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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That outlet said Hardin was hired as police chief for the roughly 1,600-peron town of Gateway near Arkansas’ border with Missouri in January 2016.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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This is the perfect time to immerse yourself in a passion project or share your latest ideas with those around you.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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Abbey Marino-Briggs, Adjunct Professor at the University of Tulsa and Founder of The Bold Professional, has spent the past seven years deeply immersed in the hiring process — managing recruitment, leading internship programs, and conducting over 1,000 job interviews.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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With a black brace on his left arm, Steele met with reporters in the home clubhouse before Tuesday’s 4-3 11-inning win over the Colorado Rockies, publicly addressing his future for the first time since the operation.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Brailsford and Silverman first met during Pride back in 2015 after they were introduced by mutual friends.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The party needs not just to recruit younger candidates.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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The group agreed to partner with the hospital, helping to recruit residents for a 32-week paramedic course designed by Safar.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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“Engage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engage. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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