ENGAGES (IN) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

engages (in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of engage (in)

as in works (at)

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Just ask Naperville North senior linebacker John Lyons, who practices with the 6-foot, 275-pound Johnson.

— Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Goggles, who practices Arapaho ceremonial ways but dabbles in Christianity, liked the worship band and activities that kept her grandchildren busy.

— Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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What’s more, Sorrell notes that carbs are also the only macronutrient that contain fiber (a large russet brings about four grams if eaten skin-on).

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
Poetry is a form that relies on—or brings about—the failure of language.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026

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