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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
With the integration of ‘joy’ at the heart of her mission, Kathy collaborates with clients in a way that engages their true purpose, seeing beyond their corporate responsibilities to remind them of the importance of self-care.
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
After much gabbing, those who share a strong connection get engaged and meet for the first time face to face before jetting off for a vacation in Mexico.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
This approach enhances the environment, strengthens brand loyalty and engages employees through responsible sourcing.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
Hosting community events is another excellent way to engage potential volunteers.
—Rachelle Rutherford, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
After much gabbing, those who share a strong connection get engaged and meet for the first time face to face before jetting off for a vacation in Mexico.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
This approach enhances the environment, strengthens brand loyalty and engages employees through responsible sourcing.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
Hosting community events is another excellent way to engage potential volunteers.
—Rachelle Rutherford, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engage
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Go online and virtually visit locations that interest you to determine where your wanderlust hunger takes you.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Some members remain for discounts and access to resources, products, and services that interest them.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Dec. 2024
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Payers are focused on reducing costs to boost profitability, often leading to friction with healthcare providers who face increasing administrative burdens and diminishing financial returns.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement In 2017, facing pressure from community members, environmental activists and some state lawmakers, former Gov. Jerry Brown called for the facility’s permanent closure by 2027.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Broussard is the fourth transfer offensive lineman to commit to the Razorbacks.Richard Davenport, arkansasonline.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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This is an exciting time for rail in America, and Amtrak is committed to leading the way.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The business currently employs 85 staff, but Reddy expects that number to hit 120 by the end of 2025.David Prosser, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Hill did learn to type but to this day employs just two fingers to get the job done.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
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This is neither here or there with Season 2 out and Season 3 firmly on the way, but surely Gi-hun could have used his wealth to do more than fill a room with guns and hire people to patrol train stations?Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
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When Mauch was hired to manage the expansion Montreal Expos prior to the 1969 season, an expansion draft was needed to fill out the team's inaugural roster.Newsweek, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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In addition to getting to be immersed in a Dia de los Muertos celebration, the performers (Miguel and his family) were absolutely phenomenal.Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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Throughout their stay, guests can immerse themselves in exclusive experiences, from intimate encounters with majestic elephants to savoring world-class cuisine, all in the serenity of an all-inclusive escape.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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In interviews, the two discussed their friendship, and the special included footage of them meeting for the first time in 2021.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The students met multiple times over Zoom and then shared ideas with the adults.Max Kutner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
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Businesses naturally want to recruit and retain staff who can give their best during working hours without worrying about their children, and parents want to have the peace of mind and job focus that can come from knowing their children are in a safe, caring and educational environment.Joshua Frick, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The union has mainly focused on organizing delivery drivers, which the company says are not its workers because they are directly employed by contractors Amazon recruited to handle package deliveries.CBS News, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Engage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engage. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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