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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
Classes 1 and 3 bicycles have motors that engage only when the rider is pedaling and have a maximum speed of 20 mph and 28 mph, respectively.
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Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
Rather than deposing drivers about their training and experience, attorneys will need to engage experts in software engineering, data science and artificial intelligence.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Social media plays a big part in this by creating a constant stream of throwback content that keeps driving us to engage.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 July 2025
Disney responded, as his ambitious project got going, by engaging local leaders and doing business with local companies.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
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Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
Rather than deposing drivers about their training and experience, attorneys will need to engage experts in software engineering, data science and artificial intelligence.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Social media plays a big part in this by creating a constant stream of throwback content that keeps driving us to engage.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 July 2025
Disney responded, as his ambitious project got going, by engaging local leaders and doing business with local companies.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engage
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The Menu One user posted a photo of the menu, which interested several Redditors.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Browse our entire portfolio of newsletter offerings to pick more topics that interest you specifically.—
Eric Larsen,
IndyStar,
17 July 2025
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The move comes amid mounting frustration with the country’s law enforcement, which for decades has faced allegations of abuse — including thousands of cases of a still-prevalent torture mechanism used during apartheid — and yet failed to reduce crime.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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Intel has faced manufacturing delays, quality-control issues, marketing errors, expensive acquisitions that didn’t work out, executive management turnover and more in a highly competitive industry.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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The Miami native had committed to the Bulldogs just two and a half weeks earlier.—
Marc Weiszer,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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By demanding open standards, embracing open-source and choosing partners committed to a collaborative future, organizations can finally break free from the shackles of vendor control and build an IT ecosystem that truly serves their strategic ambitions.—
Rajat Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The outlets reported that Robinson was employed as a security guard.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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University policy allows the Office of Institutional Equity to close investigations when a subject is no longer employed there.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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The organization’s board of directors voted to hire Bryan Griffin with an annual salary not to exceed $215,000.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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Venables hired Washington State offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle to keep the connection with Mateer intact.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
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Six Senses Rome not only allows travelers to immerse in the city’s culture and history but also provides options for relaxation.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Travelers come from across the globe to hike the trails, gaze in awe at the falls and granite rockfaces, and immerse themselves in the enchantment of the park.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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The Quilters meet at 8:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
27 July 2025
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The superintendent and principal also meet monthly with a student advisory committee, and the student body at each school is routinely surveyed for feedback and input, according to the district.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Travers impresses New signing Mark Travers has been recruited with a simple brief: to compete with long-term No 1 Pickford.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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The Amateur Athletic Union, or AAU for short, originally aimed to help youth in getting recruited to colleges or receiving scholarships.—
Sami Khan,
Mercury News,
20 July 2025
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“Engage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engage. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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