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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 expansion of claims, veterans understandably have grown frustrated with months of waiting, creating an opening for predatory companies to engage and exploit veteran claimants in a multitude of improprieties.
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Tom Jurkowsky, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2025
Winnie Harlow and Kyle Kuzma are getting married: The model and Milwaukee Bucks forward are engaged.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
And then, the people who get engaged are the people who get engaged.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
In addition to her cheerleading National Championship ring, Hudson wore a pink diamond ring that sparked speculation that the pair might be engaged.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Garcia’s explanation: The American style of living has always interested him.—
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Other word names like Blessing, Treasure, Loyalty and Cherish might interest this crowd, as well.—
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Japan Demolish Australian Defense Before the USA vs Colombia match, Japan faced Australia in the tournament opener, thrashing the Matildas 4-0.—
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Several Republican lawmakers have faced backlash from constituents in recent days over President Trump's sweeping cuts to the federal government, which have been spearheaded by the Department of Government Efficiency, a task force led by Elon Musk.—
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Despite controlling 16 of 28 draws, Maryland failed to convert 4 of 7 free-position opportunities, committed two shot-clock violations, and hit the post on at least two occasions.—
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Even 45 years after the fact, Dorrigo’s lip curls at the very idea of talking to the Japanese about the crimes committed against their prisoners.—
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His warp drive solution to general relativity employs a region of perfectly flat space.—
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Forest is made to enable programs that employ a quantum processor to provide traditional software new capabilities, similar to how a computer may have a graphics card.—
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Regional airline crews also are held to the same high training standards and minimum flight hours as mainline aviators, although because of the higher pay scales at mainline carriers, regional airlines often hire pilots that are newer to the industry.—
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The Big Ten has hired consecutive commissioners who care little about anything but their own conference’s TV fortunes.—
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Despite the years of work, the renovation allowed Goggins to immerse himself in two of his great love languages, art, and design, as the couple brought their new vision to life.—
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Marriott’s Phuket Beach Club, a luxury resort located just steps from Mai Khao Beach and the Andaman sea, is the ultimate getaway for design lovers looking to immerse themselves in Thai traditions.—
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The school’s small class sizes allow for highly individualized attention, ensuring that each child’s unique learning style and academic needs are met.—
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Property managers need to adapt quickly to stay competitive and meet the demands of both tenants and property owners.—
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The first class of high school interns was recruited from a list of youth attendees at Harvard University’s 2024 Annual Global Health and Leadership Conference.—
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With Alex Rider, the concept of a teenager being recruited to be a spy was pretty bold.—
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“Engage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engage. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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