ENGAGING (IN) Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

engaging (in)

verb

Definition of engaging (in)

present participle of engage (in)

as in working (at)

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Fortunately, new WiFi systems are bringing about bold new solutions to age-old problems.

— William Jones, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2026
And Peggy Flanagan is about bringing about real change, standing up to the big money interests.

— CBS News, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of bringing about

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Hasan was convicted of carrying out the attack, which killed 14 people at the Texas military base, including an unborn baby, before a military jury and was sentenced to death in 2013.

— Robert Blankenship, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2026
The hospital has been placed under quarantine, Mayor Maxim Modin said Friday, no longer admitting or discharging patients, and its laboratory halted carrying out routine tests.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of carrying out

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There were some concerns that the dress was too awkward and heavy to move in, with the bride reportedly practicing her curtsey multiple times.

— Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 10 Oct. 2026
The case is ongoing with Dawson (Loyola) and White (KU) practicing with their respective teams.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026

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