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as in immerses
to hold the attention of
the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening
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as in commits
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 employs
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 hires
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 engages
Essentially the second tone knob engages an onboard distortion circuit, and when it's activated, a rendering of Godzilla on the pickguard glows and pulsates, the brightness varying depending on the gain levels.
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New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Organizers said they are dedicated to delivering a program that engages a wide and diverse audience of designers, students, businesses and the general public.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
The fact that the mural engages both sides of the building, facing the street on one side and a basketball court on the other, perfectly captures the project’s goal of bringing art into the flow of everyday experience.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
With her left wrist, Allie pushes down on a bar that engages the brakes.
—Outside, 15 Oct. 2025
Gently tilting the pelvis stretches tight lower back muscles, while exhaling engages your deep core muscles to stabilize your spine.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 14 Oct. 2025
What is the most confounding and terrible, however, is Gretchen’s assertion that Slade, the anti-Viagra, doesn’t get involved with the women on his own accord, but only engages because the women always talk about him.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Its Roots & Shoots program, established in 1991, also engages young people in local efforts to protect animals and the environment.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
And while the Picoult engages a tougher subject (a school shooting and its fallout), the other three titles in this crop are pure romantasy.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Organizers said they are dedicated to delivering a program that engages a wide and diverse audience of designers, students, businesses and the general public.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
The fact that the mural engages both sides of the building, facing the street on one side and a basketball court on the other, perfectly captures the project’s goal of bringing art into the flow of everyday experience.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
With her left wrist, Allie pushes down on a bar that engages the brakes.
—Outside, 15 Oct. 2025
Gently tilting the pelvis stretches tight lower back muscles, while exhaling engages your deep core muscles to stabilize your spine.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 14 Oct. 2025
What is the most confounding and terrible, however, is Gretchen’s assertion that Slade, the anti-Viagra, doesn’t get involved with the women on his own accord, but only engages because the women always talk about him.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Its Roots & Shoots program, established in 1991, also engages young people in local efforts to protect animals and the environment.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
And while the Picoult engages a tougher subject (a school shooting and its fallout), the other three titles in this crop are pure romantasy.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engages
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Harris Stage Lines immerses families into the world of the Wild West with stagecoach and horseback rides.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 Oct. 2025
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Catch a Show at Lime Kiln Theater A turn of the century limestone quarry and kiln has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind outdoor theater that immerses guests in the striking landscape.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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At home, Takaichi faces her own challenges.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Now, with a lawsuit challenging Shalom's plans to expand, the facility faces renewed scrutiny and broader questions about how Wisconsin oversees private zoos.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Following the game, attention shifted to one of LSU’s five-star commits, defensive tackle Lamar Brown, a Louisiana native who attended the game to watch his future team.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Stanford commits Connor Ohl and Kai Kaneko each scored three goals to lead Newport Harbor (24-1), which defeated Cathedral Catholic for the fourth time in five matches this season.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
20 Oct. 2025
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Chen’s Prince Group employs thousands of people and bills itself as one of the biggest conglomerates in Cambodia, with investments in luxury real estate, banking services, hotels, major construction developments, grocery stores and even luxury watches.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Rose Batteries employs about 30 people at the Corporate Court location, according to the company.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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At this stage of the M&A sequence, a company hires financial advisors and, generally, prepares financial information to share with potential bidders.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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As the rest of the world hires up for an AI future, the company once known as Facebook reportedly hopes to cut about 600 jobs in its artificial intelligence unit.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Exploring the zodiac archetype and house Saturn occupies in your birth chart reveals even deeper insight into your strengths, weaknesses and ongoing lessons.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Nuno Espirito Santo departed after three games, Ange Postecoglou lasted just eight, and now Sean Dyche occupies the hottest seat in the land.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What promises to be a perfect week is complicated when Sabrina meets Ian Turner (Sherwood), a handsome British visitor, at the hotel bar.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Its January chapter, where Miguel is left by Marta and meets Olga, lasts 90 minutes.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Here, Elizabeth McGovern’s Helen recruits a guy named Guy (Nicholas Denton) for an off-the-books mission.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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First, where the classic Boulevardier recruits the broad oaky shoulders of bourbon or rye for its base, Taylor substituted in apple brandy, which is similarly barrel aged but is distilled from apples instead of corn or rye, giving a core fruity quality beneath the familiar oak.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Engages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engages. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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