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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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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
Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Bird Buddy plans to launch the Petal camera on Kickstarter this spring, continuing their mission of connecting technology with nature in engaging and user-friendly ways.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Fromage Board Game Perfect for board game nights with family and friends, featuring strategic depth and engaging competition.
—James Palmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The platform provides an engaging gaming experience with options like blackjack, roulette, and a variety of the best online slots, along with live dealer games for a more immersive experience.
—Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Bird Buddy plans to launch the Petal camera on Kickstarter this spring, continuing their mission of connecting technology with nature in engaging and user-friendly ways.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
Given that Congress closely guards its budgeting powers, at least some of these efforts may prove difficult to accomplish without engaging the formal legislative process.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Fromage Board Game Perfect for board game nights with family and friends, featuring strategic depth and engaging competition.
—James Palmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engaging
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The whole idea behind dehorning is to make a rhino less appealing to poachers.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
16 Jan. 2025
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Factoring in their utility and portability, monoculars are certainly an appealing option for both skygazing, wildlife watching and more.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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The engine in question is a prototype that is producing some interesting results, such as appearing to create thrust when there was no reason for this to happen – and thereby violating Newton's Third Law of Motion.—
Ailsa Harvey,
Space.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Historians said these denarii are particularly interesting because of their role in spreading the emperor’s propaganda message of his holiness and connection to the church, according to the museum.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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The project, helmed by directors Radha Mehta and Saif Jaan, explores the story of an imam facing a moral crossroads between upholding traditional mosque values and protecting a male congregant’s spiritual journey.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Dec. 2024
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So what is the biggest threat facing the world in 2025?—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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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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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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Additional safety features for the 35th anniversary include an Adaptive Front-lighting System, High Beam Control, and Traffic Sign Recognition with Grand Touring models employing optional Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Distance & Speed Alert.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Federal agencies could also be reminded to assess new risks in employing broad statutory readings, due to the effective demise of the APA statute of limitations under Corner Post.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Two hiring cycles quietly came and went, but Leftwich has remained unshaken.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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This implementation is already underway, and is actively impacting hiring choices.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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If Gere, playing the same character in old age, weren’t such a dominant and charismatic presence, Elordi would be the movie’s lead.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2025
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Facing an epic bout of writers’ block while cooped up in a rotting Los Angeles hotel, Barton befriends a diabolically charismatic traveling salesman named Charlie (Goodman) who’s staying down the hall.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2025
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More intriguing will be how each player uses their new affinity for the other’s calling card, as an efficient winning machine and a great showman meet — just not in the way tennis fans would have expected.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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Star pitcher Roki Sasaki ended the suspense of the most intriguing free agency of the offseason.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Engaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engaging. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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